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
... looked nice but also lasted longer than poplar or pine . For example , a mountain man in eastern Tennessee stated that " pine lasts less than a year , but wal- nut will last twenty years . " Another east Tennessean noted that " pop- lar ...
... looked nice but also lasted longer than poplar or pine . For example , a mountain man in eastern Tennessee stated that " pine lasts less than a year , but wal- nut will last twenty years . " Another east Tennessean noted that " pop- lar ...
Page 114
... looked upon by many in modern society as a good alterna- tive to other types of disposal . It obviously takes up less space than earth burial and protects the public from possible health hazards . WATER BURIAL Burial at sea is a ...
... looked upon by many in modern society as a good alterna- tive to other types of disposal . It obviously takes up less space than earth burial and protects the public from possible health hazards . WATER BURIAL Burial at sea is a ...
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... looked forward to living in heaven with all three of his wives . " 34 Funeralizing often had to be brief because most circuit riders had only a day to baptize , perform weddings , and officiate at funerals . Naturally people desired ...
... looked forward to living in heaven with all three of his wives . " 34 Funeralizing often had to be brief because most circuit riders had only a day to baptize , perform weddings , and officiate at funerals . Naturally people desired ...
Contents
Familism Neighborliness and the Death Watch | 9 |
Preparation of the Body | 22 |
Burial Receptacles and Grave Digging | 42 |
Copyright | |
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