I believe you have raised a pertinent issue here
though with church
attendance being likened to a «badge», a sort of measurable physically viewable achievement that people measure community, commitment and faith by — which is sad
in a way because the regular meetings during the week aren't always for
everyone.
A quiet, unassuming man, Mr. May (as almost
everyone calls him) is devoted to his job, writing eulogies from the clues he finds
in the homes of the deceased and organising funerals, even
though he is frequently the only mourner
in attendance.