An unmissable evening exploring the moving and deeply human stories behind council funerals is coming to Colchester this September.
Colchester Crematorium & Cemetery Bereavement Team and Coffin Club Colchester are hosting a free evening talk and book signing event, welcoming Evie King, author of the acclaimed Ashes to Admin: Tales from the Caseload of a Council Funeral Officer, on 25 September at Colchester Crematorium & Cemetery.
Evie King is a dedicated local council worker tasked with overseeing Section 46 funerals – those arranged for people who pass away without family or the financial means to cover burial or cremation costs. Her work shines a light on the lives of these often-forgotten individuals and the dignity they deserve in death.
At this special talk, Evie will share powerful and poignant stories from her work arranging council funerals, from the mystery of an unknown woman found on a beach to moments of hope that reveal how human connections can endure, even after death. Attendees will also enjoy an exclusive preview of her forthcoming second book, making this a rare opportunity to hear first-hand from an author whose voice is reshaping how we think about life, loss, and legacy.
Cllr Jocelyn Law, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Public Protection, said: “Evie’s job is more than just planning funerals – she learns about the lives and stories of the people she helps, showing their kindness and humanity even in sad times. Through her compassionate storytelling, she reveals the dignity and human connections that endure beyond death. Don’t miss this chance to hear Evie’s heartfelt stories, meet the author in person, and reflect on the legacies we leave behind.”
Admission is free, reserve your ticket at Ashes to Admin - Talk by Evie King, Author Tickets, Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM | Eventbrite.
Date: Thursday, 25 September
Time: 6:45pm–8pm
Location: Colchester Crematorium, Mersea Road Colchester CO2 8RU
Colchester Crematorium & Cemetery Bereavement Team and Coffin Club Colchester are hosting a free evening talk and book signing event, welcoming Evie King, author of the acclaimed Ashes to Admin: Tales from the Caseload of a Council Funeral Officer, on 25 September at Colchester Crematorium & Cemetery.
Evie King is a dedicated local council worker tasked with overseeing Section 46 funerals – those arranged for people who pass away without family or the financial means to cover burial or cremation costs. Her work shines a light on the lives of these often-forgotten individuals and the dignity they deserve in death.
At this special talk, Evie will share powerful and poignant stories from her work arranging council funerals, from the mystery of an unknown woman found on a beach to moments of hope that reveal how human connections can endure, even after death. Attendees will also enjoy an exclusive preview of her forthcoming second book, making this a rare opportunity to hear first-hand from an author whose voice is reshaping how we think about life, loss, and legacy.
Cllr Jocelyn Law, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Public Protection, said: “Evie’s job is more than just planning funerals – she learns about the lives and stories of the people she helps, showing their kindness and humanity even in sad times. Through her compassionate storytelling, she reveals the dignity and human connections that endure beyond death. Don’t miss this chance to hear Evie’s heartfelt stories, meet the author in person, and reflect on the legacies we leave behind.”
Admission is free, reserve your ticket at Ashes to Admin - Talk by Evie King, Author Tickets, Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM | Eventbrite.
Date: Thursday, 25 September
Time: 6:45pm–8pm
Location: Colchester Crematorium, Mersea Road Colchester CO2 8RU
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