The Funeral Pyre by R. Austin Freeman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A hay rick is discovered on fire near Dartford. On inspection a skull and other bones are discovered, with various personal possessions. Mr Stalker of the Griffin Life Assurance, who hold a policy of the dead man, asks Dr. Thorndyke to investigate the cause of death.
An enjoyable short story

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