I telephoned Caitlin this morning to thank her on behalf of my son and myself for the very dignified service for Nabila Fares Sarofim Harris. I asked if May Andrews could be thanked, and that it could be passed on to all the people that took part in the ceremony that we much appreciated their quiet dignity. It is not easy for people assisting on these perforce conveyor belt occasions to preserve a quiet suitable deportment. I enquired if the most seemly coffin was in fact burnt. It struck me that it was good looking and well made, and of reasonable expense. I wondered whether there was in fact a method of opening the base, so that a less elaborate cardboard receptacle could be inside and deposited, so that the coffin could be used again? I was assured though that the present thinking was to give dignified thanks to all who had left their bodies for this good purpose, with no abbreviation.