Internet funerals

I recall that Telewest broadcast both a church service and a wedding online, but now a County Down firm has gone one further by broadcasting funerals live on the Internet.

In a move detined to allow people worldwide to witness the passing of a loved one (not to mention reticent of a hilarious episode of Shameless), undertaker Jim Clarke said:

"Life moves fast - we're just trying to adapt to the changing needs of our world"

The service online is offered as a free part of the standard funeral package.