The final hymn was the patriotic "I Vow To Thee My Country", and then after a blessing the coffin left as slowly as it had arrived, and, as they caught sight of it, once again the crowds outside cheered.
And if the labyrinth of racks find you swearing up a storm because of the way ready-made clothing fits, then buy something slightly larger than you would normally wear and get thee to a tailor, where hems, nips and tucks can customize nearly any piece of clothing.