The deaths of Scrooge and Tiny Tim are very different. Scrooge's death almost seems petty to the people who have known him. On man even makes a remark that it is about time, meaning that Scrooges death does not surprise him.
"It's likely to be a very cheap funeral,' said the same speaker;' for upon my life I don't know of anybody to go to it. Suppose we make up a party and volunteer."
The statement above from the text indicates that there is not much excitement or going to be many in attendance at Scrooge's funeral. Scrooge has died alone just as he has lived, alienated from people.
Tiny Tim in contrast was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. His death leaves a void in their lives and they cherish his memory. He is missed. Scrooge's death only brought joy to the people who knew him.
I could not find similarities except that the two both died fairly slow deaths. Scrooge was sick over a period of days whereas Tiny Tim deteriorated over a period of time.
"It's just as likely as not,' said Bob,' one of these days; though there's plenty of time for that, my dear. But however and when ever we part from one another, I am sure we shall none of us forget poor Tiny Tim -- shall we -- or this first parting that there was among us.'
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