The suicide of his expatriate uncle draws Englishman and poet Dennis Barlow into California's booming funeral industry.
Dennis Barlow
Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy
Aimee Thanatogenos
Mr. Joyboy
Gen. Buck Brinkman
Mr. Kenton
Immigration Officer
Sir Francis Hinsley
Whispering Glades Tour Guide
Mrs. Helen Kenton
M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman
D.J. Jr.
Sir Ambrose Abercombie
Sadie Blodgett
The Guru Brahmin ("Hump")
Whispering Glades Hostess
Col. Burt
Whispering Glades Hostess
Dusty Acres
Joyboy's Mother
Haggerty
Space-Burial Funeral Announcer
Colonel
Whispering Glades Hostess
Brahmin's Assistant
Secretary to D.J. Jr.
British Club Official
Minister at Whispering Glades
Manager of The Zomba Cafe
Gunther Fry
Miss Benson
Lady at Airport
Board Member
