Quote by Harold MacMillan

Memorial services are the cocktail parties of the geriatric set.

Memorial services are the cocktail parties of the geriatric

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This quote suggests that for the elderly, memorial services serve as a new form of social gathering akin to cocktail parties. It highlights the idea that as people age, attending funerals or memorial events becomes more common, presenting opportunities for them to come together, reminisce, and reconnect with old friends. It playfully implies that, just like younger generations enjoy socializing over cocktails, the older generation finds solace and connection in attending these memorial services.

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