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My two-penneth goes on the embellisher of plasterwork. At 19 he would have been an apprentice, but as the 39 register was for on-going use, may have put what he will become. In a place like Blackpool he would be unlikely to be short of work.

Colin

Just to give you another straw to chew over, when a grave is first dug, there is a limit to the number of burials it can contain without disturbing the previous burials. So perhaps the entry of 'out' may mean it is out of consideration for other burials.

Colin

A couple of things I can't quite make out -
Asphyxia the result of strangulation PM examⁿ of body made by -?- Macfarlane -?- of Kilmarnock

Colin

Skoosh beat me to it, partly! or at least it was when I read his red warning.

As I see it, you are doing exactly what is expected. It is a family matter, irrespective of what Red Tape dictates. I have had the unfortunate experience of doing the same as yourself, as will many others. Keep on doing what you are doing, and I wish you well for your endeavours. More power to your elbow.

Curiosity is a very natural instinct and opening that letter is understandable. I would probably have done the same. But then I would have wondered why it was unopened, and why it had suddenly appeared (as a coaster).

One of the successes I had was going through old photographs and discussing them. The results were amazing, their old memories came flooding back where short term memories were practically non-existent. I would want to know why the letter was unopened, there must surely have been a reason, so perhaps a 'memory session' might give an answer.

The very best wishes to you,
Colin

Sorry all. I was looking at wrong name. Note to self - You IDIOT.

Colin