May 22, 2007
Cambridge Courier Dies, Ships Self to Funeral
Stumble it!Leslie Wright, a 71-year-old courier from Cambridge, England showed serious dedication to his job. For his final delivery, he shipped himself to his funeral.
“He must have delivered tens of thousands of parcels over the years,” said his son Chris. “It was fitting his last delivery should be at his funeral.
The special parcel was delivered in a coffin-shaped cardboard box, marked fragile, handle with care and this way up. Wright’s family had the funeral director sign a form accepting the delivery - and they dressed the body in his work uniform.
“Dad had a fantastic sense of humor and he would have loved this send off,” said Wright’s son. “The coffin actually cost a bit more than a standard one, but it was worth it.”
Wright’s grandson, Kris, drove the special delivery to the service in his grandfather’s delivery van. According to the family, Wright didn’t like the idea of going in a hearse.
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