Segment of the Československý filmový týdeník (Czechoslovak Newsreel) 1932 No. 49 captures the funeral of the former Minister of National Defence Karel Viškovský held in Prague on 24 November 1932. The coffin is carried out of the building of the House of Agricultural Enlightenment in Slezská Street in Vinohrady. The funeral procession moves along Blanická and Vinohradská Streets. Deputy of the National Assembly František Staněk, Prime Minister Jan Malypetr, Senator František Soukup and Minister of National Defence Bohumír Bradáč walk behind the coffin. The procession, where a cushion with the honours and orders of the late minister is carried, stops in front of the building of the Švehla Student Residence in Slavíkova Street in Prague-Vinohrady.
The segment captures the funeral of the former Minister of Agricultural, the agrarian politician Otakar Srdínko, held in Prague on 24 December 1930. The footage starts with archival images of Otakar Srdínko delivering a speech. The funeral procession moves through Prague and stops in front of the building of the Institute of Histology and Embryology (now the Purkyně Institute) at Albertov. The mourners include Minister of Defence Karel Viškovský, Prime Minister František Udržal and the Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies Jan Malypetr.
Segment of the Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) 1939 No. 28B captures the funeral of opera singer Otakar Mařák held in Prague on 7 July 1939. The coffin with the late singer is carried out of the National Theater. The funeral procession sets out across Peace Square to Olšany Cemetery, where the coffin with the remains of the deceased is interred in a grave.
Segment from the weekly Deglův žurnál (Degl´s Journal) 1930 No. 7 captures the funeral of opera singer Ema Destinnová in Prague on 3 February 1930. The coffin with the deceased is carried out of the Pantheon of the National Museum. The funeral procession with inscriptions of the artist´s most famous roles pauses by the National Theatre. The procession continues along the Vltava Embankment to Vyšehrad. The segment concludes with footage of the funeral ceremony at Vyšehrad Cemetery.
Segment from the weekly Elekta-journal 1929 No. 39 captures the funeral of painter František Úprka held in Kněždub on 14 September 1929. The funeral procession makes its way through the village towards the local cemetery, where the memorial is held, attended by a priest.
Segment of the Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) 1941 No. 4B captures the funeral of painter Joža Úprka held in Kněždub on 14 January 1940. The segment opens with an archival close-up of Joža Úprka. The following image shows the late Joža Úprka displayed in an open casket surrounded by professional mourners and lit candles. Minister of Public Works Dominik Čipera and Provincial President Jaroslav Caha Syn talk with late Joža Úprka´s son, Jan. The final farewell begins in the courtyard of the family house. The funeral procession moves through the village. Úprka´s family walks behind the coffin. This is followed by a religious ceremony at the cemetery in Kněždub, attended by, among others, a number of German officers. The segment is concluded with the lowering of the coffin into the aritst´s grave.
A segment from the funeral of poet Adolf Heyduk begins with archival footage of the town of Písek, where Heyduk lived and worked for more than 20 years until his death on 6 February 1923. The genre images depict the Otava River, the Wenceslaus suburb, the Great Square, Charles Street, the bustle at the riverside Military Swimming Pool, Aleš Square with a credit union building, the dean´s church at Bakaláře, and the remains of the town walls by the Putim Gate. Adolf Heyduk walks with friends by the Schrenek Pavillion in Palacký Park. A portrait of Adolf Heyduk painted by Jan Skalický. The first part of the final farewell takes place in Písek on 8 February 1923. The funeral procession sets out from the town hall on Great Square towards the railway station, from where the remains of the late poet will be transported to Prague. This is followed by images from the funeral ceremony held in Prague on 10 February. The funeral procession moves across Wenceslaus Square towards Heyduk´s final resting place in Vyšehrad Cemetery.
Segment of the Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) 1943 No. 23B captures the funeral of poet, playwright and writer František Xaver Svoboda held in Prague on 28 May 1943. Mourners come out of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Vyšehrad. Image of the inscription "Pax vobis" at Vyšehrad Cemetery. The funeral ceremony is attended by a number of church dignitaries. The coffin with the late poet´s remains is carried towards the Slavín Tomb, on the steps of which funeral speeches are delivered by literary critic Miloslav Hýsek and poet František Sekanina. Mourners include Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Adolf Hrubý. The segment is concludes with the interment of the coffin in the national crypt at Slavín, Vyšehrad.
Segment captures the funeral of poet Antonín Sova held in Prague on 20 August 1928. The flag of mourning is raised above the National Museum. The coffin with the deceased is carried out of the Pantheon of the National Museum. The funeral procession makes its way along Vinohrady Street towards Jiří z Poděbrad Square, where the procession ends.
Segment from the weekly Elekta-journal 1929 No. 15 captures the funeral of poet Otokar Březina in Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou on 28 March 1929. The coffin with the deceased is loaded onto a hearse in front of the building of the local Sokol branch. The funeral procession includes church dignitaries, Sokol representatives and volunteer firefighters. Minister of Social Welfare Jan Šrámek and literature scholar Miloslav Hýsek are among those present. The funeral procession stops in front of Otokar Březina´s house.