Jennifer Ashe and Son arranges Punch and Judy show during service
Despite the unusual nature of the request, company secretary and funeral director, Joe Evans, stepped forward to find a company able to fulfil her wish
Jennifer Ashe and Son has recently arranged an unconventional funeral, which included a Punch and Judy Puppet Show during the service to honour the deceased’s love for the puppets.
Racheal Lee approached the West Midlands funeral director to arrange a funeral for her late mother, Carol Lee, with the request that the puppets be incorporated in the service.
Despite the unusual nature of the request, company secretary and funeral director, Joe Evans, stepped forward to find a company able to fulfil her wish.
After hearing about Banana Brain Fun Shows, a business which hosts regular Punch and Judy Road Shows across Northamptonshire, Evans organised for the company to perform during the funeral, ensuring Rachael’s wish became a reality.
Lee said: “It was just as I had imagined it and I know Mom would’ve loved it. Punch and Judy was always one of her favourites.
“We have used the business for previous family funerals and the team at Jennifer Ashe and Son have always been incredible and taken our every wish seriously. There’s not much they won’t do.”
Evans added: “As more people opt for personalised farewells, we’re seeing a rise in the number of out-of-the-ordinary requests. From a donkey attending a funeral to puppet shows, each service tends to reflect the individuality and spirit of the departed.
“By embracing unique requests like Rachael’s, we’re proud to be supporting people through the grieving process while honouring the legacy that will remain for those in attendance.”
Despite not following the usual order of service, the traditional red and white striped booth, where the Punch and Judy show took place, brought laughter and comfort to all attendees, ending the service with a heartwarming remembrance of Carol Lee.
