Funeral celebrant Roy Francis convinced Messenger that just as his wife was entitled to a civil celebrant marriage, she was similarly entitled to a civil celebrant funeral. Some 200 people attended and many urged Messenger to continue the work as "much more important than weddings." Messenger credits Dennis Perry, then brother in law of Helen Francis, of being a decisive influence. From this time on some marriage celebrants began to quietly and carefully officiate at funerals when they were asked to do so. On Tuesday 3 May 1977 a group, consisting of some authorised marriage celebrants and some other persons formed an
Modern Times (song) Modern Times (song) "Modern Times" is the name of a 2004 song recorded by the californian singer J-five. Released in 2004 as the first single from his debut album "Sweet Little Nothing" on which it is the third track, "Modern Times" achieved a success in many European countries, topping the charts in France, traditionally a nation where Chaplin films are most popular. The song is a tribute to Charlie Chaplin, and particularly his film "Modern Times". The chorus of the song is the original recording of Chaplin's gibberish singing from the end of the film (the first time Chaplin's voice