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Flashy Funerals

Flashy Funerals

2016•46m
DocumentaryTV Movie

For most of us a funeral is traditionally a modest, somber affair, but there are some families who are prepared to go above and beyond to ensure their loved ones go out in style. Warm, funny and surprising, this film explores some of the UKs most extraordinary final goodbyes.

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Dragonfly Film and Television Productions

Language

EN

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Released

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