The chief mourner then ignites the pyre. The primary mourner slashed his arms to express his grief. George was the chief mourner at William's funeral. Margaret was the chief mourner at Queen Mary's funeral in December 1558. Further in the future, Paul is the only mourner at Connor's funeral. Her chief mourner was Lady Jane Grey. Her daughter Katherine acted as chief mourner. Princess Mikasa hosted the ceremony as the chief mourner. Her daughter Frances was chief mourner, accompanied by her husband and siblings. The Earl of Surrey acted as chief mourner. Gregory also directed a radio production of Shawn's play, "The Designated Mourner," in 2002. They find instead her pups, and the mourner kills them all. In the eyes of the average modern professional mourner, they are performers.