The Grey Memorial pic © M Peterson

Info Supplied by J. Hurford taken from a ledger of 'Philips & Co. Undertakers', an interesting account of the cost of burial and detail of funeral service in 1920.

John Grey, esq., ran Lloyds Bank in Bridgwater and was a Justice of the Peace. He died on the 29th of February 1920, aged 63.


1 Oak coffin with Brass Mounts, polished and lined with Swansdown... £14, 16s
1 Car and Horses, and 3 Coaches with horses... £6, 6s
Cemetery Fees... £7
6 Bearers at 10/-... £3
Tolling Bell and Verger... 5s
Notice in the Bridgwater Mercury... 2s, 6d
Wreaths... 6s
Choir Boys... 13s