David Bray

The Life and Times of a Cornish Funeral Director

Society EN ↓ 200 episodes

A look into the life of an undertaker, growing up, living and working in Cornwall, with added interviews from other locals, talking about their memories.

Author

David Bray

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

More from Mark Hawken, plus lots of bits and pieces. 10.08.2024

Part 2 of my interview with Mark, plus the Raft Race, Gunwen, Lamorna and a little be more. 

Havin’ a yarn with Mark Hawken 03.08.2024

In this episode I have a lovely talk with Mark Hawken.

Talking to Mervyn Walker about his volunteering in Lourdes. 27.07.2024

As well as rounding up my journey to Spain last week, I talk to Mervyn about the many times he’s been a helper at Lourdes.

Y Viva Espanã, and more from Tony, Wendy and Steve 20.07.2024

This week’s podcast comes from foreign climes, with the final part from Tony, Wendy and Steve in Camelford. 

AC/DC, Withiel WI, a new Patronage and more from Tony, Wendy and Steve Powell 13.07.2024

Talking about our trip to see AC/DC, my talk to the Withiel WI, being made patron of the John Betjeman Centre and more from the Powells. 

Up Camelford with Tony, Wendy and Steve Powell 06.07.2024

Talking with my cousin Tony, Wendy and Steve. 

Another Bethel, Fontana, Innis, and more from Hazel Mitchell 29.06.2024

A varied episode, which includes my first visit to another Bethel. Also the beautiful new gardens at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, plus Innis Chapel.  Then, more form Hazel Mitchell.

“Granfer!!”…A Tribute to Tom Warne 22.06.2024

This episode is dedicated to Tom Warne, sadly missed, but will never be forgotten. 

Havin’ another yarn with Hazel Mitchell, and Hail to the Homeland. 15.06.2024

This episode includes my weekly round up, another lovely chat with Hazel and Hail to the Homeland. 

Goin’ Show? 08.06.2024

A few different topics in this episode, including a bit more on Washaway, saying goodbye to an old friend and a little about the Royal Cornwall Show. 

Washaway your Troubles 01.06.2024

Ashes, tattoos, St Conan’s plus a lot more in this week’s episode.

The last part of my interview with Martin Taylor 25.05.2024

My usual weekly roundup, and more from Martin. 

A little more from Martin Taylor 18.05.2024

The second part of my interview with Martin

Out Polzeath with Martin Taylor 11.05.2024

A few odds and ends from me, and then a lovely interview with Martin Taylor.

A Cornwall in the Sky 05.05.2024

A short, bonus, episode, in which I read my poem, A Cornwall in the Sky.

Opera, cycling, May Day, moving goalposts, and the final part of Mark Henwood. 04.05.2024

A look back over another interesting week plus more from Mark.

Talking about this year’s London Marathon, and, also, a little on father’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease 27.04.2024

A recap on this year’s London Marathon, with a little on why I was raising funds this year for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Mark Henwood and Pocahontas. 19.04.2024

The second part of my interview with Mark, and Pocahontas’ connection with Cornwall.

Havin’ a yarn with Mark Henwood 13.04.2024

The usual weekly roundup and then the first part of my interview with Mark. 

More from Ken and Rose Sargent 06.04.2024

The second part of my interview with Ken and Rose, plus a round up of my week. 

Talkin’ with Ken and Rose Sargent 30.03.2024

A slightly different start to this week’s episode, a lovely chat with Ken and Rose, and a bit from me at the end.

The second part of my interview with Gerry Chandler 23.03.2024

A quick roundup of my week, followed by more from Gerry and Betty.

Chattin’ with Gerry Chandler. 16.03.2024

In this episode I talk to Gerry Chandler, of St Merryn, and also have a quick round up of my last week. 

A new vicar, a new art gallery and more from Bill Pearce 09.03.2024

The second part of my interview with Bill, and a round up of my week.

Talkin’ with Bill Pearce, plus looking back over my last week. 02.03.2024

In this episode Bill talks about growing up in St Teath, his lifelong friend Pearl, his teaching career and working for Plymouth Argyle FC.

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