 A few months before his death, Corbière was profoundly affected by the death of his eldest son Édouard-Joachim (better known as Tristan Corbière).Corbière's death was an occasion for public mourning in both Morlaix and Le Havre.The steam-packet company's ship "Morlaix" and the other ships sailing out of the ports of Finistère, all flew their flags at half mast, while the "Morlaix" herself carried Corbière's coffin, which was then taken ashore by sailors.