Wednesday 6 March 2013

What has become of Coffins ?

Reports of the death of the late President Chavez of Venezuela mentioned a procession accompanying his casket.

For me the word 'casket' conjures up a picture of a small box suitable for holding small precious items such a jewellery, or perhaps the ashes left after someone has been cremated.

A complete human body needs a much bigger box. I'd call that a 'coffin'.



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