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Emma Sparre-Slater, Funeral Director

Emma Sparre-Slater has a very interesting and different job. She's a funeral director, and arranges and runs the funerals of those who have died. It might be a burial or a cremation, depending on the preference of the person who has passed away and their family.

You can find out more about the language of this week's programme, below.

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Vocabulary from the programme

to put it down to something
a way of explaining something
e.g. When she hadn't had an email from him, she put it down to the fact that he was very busy

vocation
a type of work or way of life that you believe is especially suitable for you - a calling
e.g. Nursing is not just a job - it's a vocation

hearse
a long vehicle used for carrying a coffin at a funeral

a mark of respect
polite behaviour showing care for somebody or something that you think is important
e.g. A two minute silence was held as a mark of respect

master of ceremonies
a person who introduces guests at a formal occasion

to go according to plan
when things happen as they should
e.g. The bride was extremely happy that her wedding all went according to plan

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