About this season
Documentary series delving behind the closeted world of the undertaker, focusing on south London funeral directors FA Albin and Sons, who have made death their business for more than 200 years. At times funny, at times bizarre, at times moving, this is a rare insight into the profession of death.
Episodes (6)
1. Episode 1
Aired 22 July 2003
Barry the boss has to arrange a funeral with over 1,000 mourners despite the body still being in Florida.
2. Episode 2
Aired 29 July 2003
Staff at FA Albin & Sons prepare for another busy winter. Lee Cook explains the difficulties in driving a hearse through snow and reveals the essential extras modern vehicles carry.
3. Episode 3
Aired 5 August 2003
Deptford manager Elaine James organises a big Caribbean send-off - an event involving 200 mourners, singing, dancing and a procession through the streets.
4. Episode 4
Aired 12 August 2003
Doves, balloons and gospel singers feature in the annual memorial service, a chance for more than 1,000 people from the community to celebrate the lives of their lost loved ones and the fulfilment of a dream for Barry Dyer.
5. Episode 5
Aired 19 August 2003
Lee Cook reveals the downside of working at FA Albin and Sons as finance director Richard Fletcher draws up the night duty rota, and Perry Mulligan's job is on the line as he sits his driving theory test for the third time.
6. Episode 6
Aired 26 August 2003
Barry Dyer goes to America to discover how funerals are conducted there, visiting the renowned Cryonics Institute, and viewing the latest innovations.