soapdragon Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I read in the paper this morning that Deborah Devonshire, chatelaine of Chatsworth and last of the Mitford sisters, was laid to rest in a woven coffin topped with strawberry leaves and little nests of eggs from her own flock of chickens which she, apparently, absolutely adored! How lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 That sounds rather lovely and very personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 How lovely. I've just googled and yes, perched right on top of all the flowers on her coffin you can see some eggs. If it is possible to say I like a coffin, I do like the wicker ones. A relative passed away earlier in the year and had a wicker coffin, she had planned her own funeral and really wanted one. I was shocked at first to see one close up, it was the biggest basket I've ever seen It looked much better than the usual teak MFI looking boxes with shiny handles though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yup, that's the one for me when I go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Wonderful. The Yorkshire and Surrounding Areas Omleteers are thinking of having a day out at Chatsworth, with a visit to Edensor so that Laurie can visit the grave. (She has a bit of a thing about the Mitfords) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Goggled pics.It does look very sweet,if a coffin can be described in such a way.The pics looked like stills from Downton Abbey.I also liked her choice of music.Elvis How great Thou art and New York New York,sounds quite a character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Could just see an egg - lovely picture of her and her hens - so many all round her feet. felt quite tearful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Wonderful. The Yorkshire and Surrounding Areas Omleteers are thinking of having a day out at Chatsworth, with a visit to Edensor so that Laurie can visit the grave. (She has a bit of a thing about the Mitfords) Let me know when that is E, and I will try to get there if I can... I always enjoy Chatsworth. Another one here for a wicker coffin... or a cardboard box! I hate waste, and intent to be incinerated when I go, so that I take up less space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I am rubbish at googling, I ended up with lots of pics of Debo at other funerals It sounds like a lovely coffin, Hubby's Nan had a wicker coffin, sooo much nicer than those icky wooden ones. I will be leaving my body to medical science (if they want it). I have read a couple of Debo's books, she certainly comes across as a real character who loves chickens. Chatsworth is amazing a credit to all those who have worked so hard on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I am rubbish at googling, I ended up with lots of pics of Debo at other funerals Here you go *clicky* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 What a classy lady, & what a beautiful send off she had. I would dearly love to visit Chatsworth one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Here you go *clicky* Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Lovely clicky - thank you! Great pic of Debo surrounded by her hens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
