The Last Good Funeral of the Year

Set against the backdrop of early 2020 and the onset of lockdown, "The Last Good Funeral of the Year" explores themes of mortality, self-reflection, and the search for meaning. As Ed O'Loughlin grapples with the death of someone he knew, he confronts his own aging, regrets, and the memories of a life spent as a foreign correspondent and novelist. Through a candid and heartfelt narrative, the story weaves together reflections on past and present, inviting listeners to consider the deeper questions of life and loss.