He always had the job of polishing or varnishing the coffin and assisting to take it home and to 'lift in' the corpse, besides acting as one of the bearers at the funeral.

This work was more highly paid for than painting.
'But I don't think there's no funeral job in,' added Crass after a pause.

'I think it's because 'e's glad to see the end of Owen, if yeh ask me.' 'Praps that 'as got something to do with it,' said Harlow.

'But all the same I don't call that a proper way to treat anyone--givin' a man the push in that way just because 'e 'appened to 'ave a spite against 'im.' 'It's wot I call a bl--dy shame!' cried Philpot.

'Owen's a chap wots always ready to do a good turn to anybody, and 'e knows 'is work, although 'e is a bit of a nuisance sometimes, I must admit, when 'e gets on about Socialism.' 'I suppose Misery didn't say nothin' about 'im this mornin' ?' inquired Easton.
'No,' replied Crass, and added: 'I only 'ope Owen don't think as I never said anything against 'im.