British Comedy Guide

sketch: PINE OVERCOAT

Hi, please read and offer feedback! Many thanks.

INT DAY. INSIDE A FUNERAL DIRECTORS. A SOBER SUITED MAN STANDS BEHIND A COUNTER AS A CUSTOMER APPROACHES.

Funeral director:
Morning, I assume you’ve come to view our range of coffins?

Man:
Yes

Funeral director:
What was your relationship with the deceased?

Man:
Well.. it’s just..it’s just that -

Funeral director:
I know, it’s hard. Tell you what. I’ll show you the brochure.

Man:
That would be nice

Funeral director:
If you are on a budget, the Essex coffin is very affordable – it’s sturdy and reliable.

Man:
Don’t like the fake designer handles and it's a bit orange..

Funeral director:
For a hundred more, at 7-9-9, the Sandringham gives you brass handles and Regency stitching. Dead spacious too..

Man:
Nice. I –

Funeral director:
The Windsor is near the top of the range with its mahogany finish and panel detail. A royal box of ultimate comfort.

Man:
Class.

Funeral director:
Were you very fond of the deceased?

Man:
Tell the truth, the coffin’s for me, you know, for when me time comes..like to plan ahead

Funeral director:
Oh, I’m sorry that you're ill

Man:
Well, I’m a little sniffly and I’ve got tummy ache.

Funeral director:
I see. Well if you buy today you get a free premium wreath and £149.99 off.

Man:
Really? So it’s best to buy now. Hmm

Funeral director:
The offer is cash only sir.

HE PROFFERS A WAD OF CASH WHICH THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR TAKES.

THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR PULLS OUT A PHIAL FROM HIS POCKET AND GIVES IT TO THE MAN.

Funeral director:
Refreshing drink, sir?

Man:
Love it.

HE DRINKS THE POTION WITHIN. HE THEN CHOKES VIOLENTLY AND COLLAPSES INTO THE POSH COFFIN WITH A CONTORTED FACE, UPTURNED PALMS AND FINGERS TENSE LIKE CLAWS.

Man (choking to death):
I'll take it!

Funeral director:
A wise choice sir.

THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR TURNS TO THE CAMERA AND BARES HIS TEETH IN A MOCKERY OF DRACULA
THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR SLAMS THE LID DOWN ON THE COFFIN, POV THE DECEASED.

THE SCREEN GOES BLACK

I loved it Fred!

Great ending too.

Thanks Jude!

Really good ending. :)

I knew Jude would like it. She's weird!!!!!

Fred. I am weird too.
I lurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrved it. *kisses*

Yes like Melanie C it has a fine end. Incidentally there was something equally macabre in the last episode of 'Coogan's Run' - did you see it? Sounds like your taste! That's a compliment by the way.

I liked it Fred ... I like anything to do with funeral parlours (twisted mind that I've got!). Cash offer resulting in instant sale is good!

Hi Fred,

I really, really enjoyed this, i love dark comedy and i thought the ending was great and i didnt see it coming which is something i often find with sketches.

Got any others like this? I'd love to see them

Thanks Matt, Mike, Charley and Earman. M Monkhouse - don't recall the end of Coogan's Run but I'll seek it out!

Nice going, Fred. Really enjoyed reading this sketch.

Thanks Baumski!

I like it, but the funeral director seems a bit inconsistent. One minute he's very respectful, the next he's completely casual.

I dunno, I didn't see the ending coming fair enough but then, it seemed too out of the blue and unexplained to me. Maybe I missed something.

Yes Fred. Good one mate. Compact and bijou.

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