Give a concise account of the burial ceremony of Sir Roger Joseph Addison - was a famous essayist He published The Spectator with Richard Steele - in In Death of Sir Roger Thursday October Addison describes Sir Roger s burial with deep feeling The scene shows simple country traditions love and respect Place of Burial with Tradition Sir Roger was buried with his ancestors Edward Biscuit said in the letter He was buried on the left hand of his father Sir Arthur This place shows family honor and respect He lies in the family tomb close to his roots The village people respected the Coverley family s tradition Funeral Procession Led by Tenants The funeral was simple but meaningful In the letter we come to know that- The coffin was carried by six of his tenants The tenants were sad but proud to serve Their role shows their strong tie