Join John Harris, as he explores the history of this remarkable East London family business, established in 1881. Through more than 145 years of funerals, the story of T. Cribb & Sons also tells the story of a changing East London - its families, communities, traditions and people.
Drawing on the company’s rich history and archives, John will reveal how generations of one funeral business have witnessed, and adapted to, extraordinary social change.
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About the Speaker
Andrea Woodside
Andrea Woodside is a psychologist and bereavement practictitioner with over 30 years' experience in hospice care. She's particularly interested in how ritual helps people process loss. Andrea is a Trustee and tour guide at one of London's 'Magnificent Seven' cemeteries and is the Collections Curator at the National Funeral Museum at T. Cribb & Sons'.
About the Speaker
John Harris
John Harris (whose daughters and nephews work with him) is the great grandson of Thomas Cribb, the founder of the business. He has worked with the family firm since the 1970s and is a founder member and past president of The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. He graduated with a Masters Degree in ‘Death in Society’ from Reading University in October 2000 and regularly gives lectures throughout the country on funeral history.
