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Peter Waring’s career as a funeral director is a real
conversation stopper - but it wasn’t the path he expected to take. One day,
while lighting a wood-burning stove, he stumbled upon the profession that would
shape the next 35 years of his life. A far cry from his previous job making
artificial teeth, it became a vocation filled with meaning, unexpected
challenges, and moments of surprising joy.
In this engaging and insightful talk, Peter shares highlights from his decades in the profession. How do you carry out a burial at sea in the middle of a storm? How did a dog bring unexpected happiness to a funeral? And how did he manage to arrange a surprise appearance by the Red Arrows?
After years of sharing remarkable stories—from the tragic and moving to the amusing and unexpected—Peter was encouraged by his family to put them into writing. The result was Even While They Sleep, a memoir offering a candid glimpse into the world of funeral directing.
With warmth, humour, and behind-the-scenes stories, Peter offers a fascinating glimpse into a profession few truly understand.