THE Author wishes to express his sincere thanks to many friends who have helped him with this book. In particular, he would mention the following public bodies, firms and individuals who have lent pictures for reproduction: Messrs. J.D. Field & Son (for some particularly interesting material, including the 1824 funeral cost account), Messrs. J. Lyons & Co. Ltd., Messrs. Odhams Press Ltd., the Trustees of the British Museum, the Cremation Society of England, Mr. Emery Walker, Mr. John Tussaud, Mr. W. R. Leech, Mr. W. Edgel, Mr. Francis J. Bigger and Mr. Edward Good.