John Fletcher Funeral - Tributes and Service Details

The Quiet Exit of a Giant: Pondering the John Fletcher Funeral Hey there, ever stopped to think about how different things were centuries ago, especially when it came to something as universally human as saying goodbye? We're so used to elaborate ceremonies, eulogies, and carefully planned send-offs today, aren't we? But cast your mind back to the early 17th century, specifically to London, 1625. That's when one of England's most prolific and popular playwrights, John Fletcher, quietly slipped away. And believe me, the "john fletcher funeral" as we might imagine it today was likely a far cry from the reality. ...

December 9, 2025 · 7 min · Candie Carnegie