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The Funeral Guy

A frustrated son struggles with family obligation as a funeral director and wants to be a stand-up comic.

HAYES GUINNESS, 40's, hangs out with his buddy CHARLIE WILKINS, 40's, they are childhood friends getting ready to attend a high school reunion. Their favorite times are at the local eatery that features an open mic night.

Hayes confides in Charlie he hates his life and wants to get out of the funeral business but he feels obligated. Charlie encourages Hayes to do what he wants to do not what his father wants him to do. Hayes has three siblings and none of them are in the funeral business.

It takes a devastating death to bring Hayes to life.

Written by:
Format:
Screenplay
Budget:
Mid
Starring Roles For:
Colin Farrell
Bill Hade
Amy Adams
In the Vein Of:
Somethings Gotta Give
50 First Dates
40 Year Old Virgin
Posted:
04/04/2020
Updated:
10/14/2026
Author Bio:
Sandra Bolton, Simmons University '77, Boston, MA. I have been writing for twenty-five years. My screenplays entered in nationwide competitions are selected, nominated, finalist/semi-finalist contenders. The genres are drama, romance, family, comedy fiction based on fact. I have produced a short script that I wrote and directed.

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