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End of Life Issues

yallerdawg

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5. In New Orleans and Louisiana...

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Sun Mar 25, 2018, 04:12 PM

Mar 2018

where cremation is not allowed by Catholic tradition, the above sea-level tombs were built like brick ovens. As the bodies and wooden caskets rapidly deteriorated, the tomb was opened and a fresh "Loved One" would start the process over again.

These really were "Family Crypts!"

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BURNING OUT: WHAT REALLY HAPPENS INSIDE A CREMATORIUM [View all] Cattledog Mar 2018 OP

An interesting read. Very matter of fact. Appreciate the posting Wwcd Mar 2018 #1

graves in Germany are leased KT2000 Mar 2018 #2

I have friends who have started this green burial nonprofit. femmedem Mar 2018 #3

That is what Ms. Scrutinizer wanted central scrutinizer Mar 2018 #6

It sounds as if you had a great love. What a beautiful ceremony. femmedem Mar 2018 #7

in 1928 handmade34 Mar 2018 #4

In New Orleans and Louisiana... yallerdawg Mar 2018 #5