John was buried in a suitably dramatic coffin. We were privileged to have been sent a preview of the design some days beforehand, but these photographs show show the dramatic reality of the actual coffin, enhanced by the visual impact of the medals on the velvet cushion and the beautiful flowers. John was certainly given a very splendid send-off, with around 100 people in attendance. His Excellency Derick Ally, the Seychelles High Commissioner, attended and spoke in his native French and Seychelloise Creole dialect, as a touching mark of respect for one of their most highly decorated and distinguished sons.
