Death and Dying in Central Appalachia: Changing Attitudes and PracticesUniversity of Illinois Press, 1994 - 247 pages In Death and Dying in Central Appalachia, James Crissman explores cultural traits related to death and dying in the Appalachian sections of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia, showing how they have changed since the 1600's. Relying on archival materials, almost forty photographs, and interviews with more than 400 mountain dwellers, Crissman focuses on the importance of familism and 'neighborliness' in mountain society. |
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Page 49
... longer than pine . It was a rough lumber that when dressed out was smooth and fairly attractive . Oak , a hardwood , also could be made into an attractive casket , especially when stained or polished . It was strong , durable , and ...
... longer than pine . It was a rough lumber that when dressed out was smooth and fairly attractive . Oak , a hardwood , also could be made into an attractive casket , especially when stained or polished . It was strong , durable , and ...
Page 205
... longer look on death or treat dying in the same manner as their ancestors . Though slow to change , the resi- dents of the area no longer react much differently from those in the rest of the United States when a loved one dies . After ...
... longer look on death or treat dying in the same manner as their ancestors . Though slow to change , the resi- dents of the area no longer react much differently from those in the rest of the United States when a loved one dies . After ...
Page 206
... longer a short ride from their dying brothers . Family members simply couldn't provide care for their dying loved ones any longer . When your parent died it was easier to pay a funeral establishment to prepare the body , supervise the ...
... longer a short ride from their dying brothers . Family members simply couldn't provide care for their dying loved ones any longer . When your parent died it was easier to pay a funeral establishment to prepare the body , supervise the ...
Contents
Familism Neighborliness and the Death Watch | 9 |
Preparation of the Body | 22 |
Burial Receptacles and Grave Digging | 42 |
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