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 111
... loved one , the burial receptacle was opened one last time . When death resulted from a major accident , mining disaster , de- bilitating illness , or communicable disease , the coffin was usually not opened . In some cases , removing ...
... loved one , the burial receptacle was opened one last time . When death resulted from a major accident , mining disaster , de- bilitating illness , or communicable disease , the coffin was usually not opened . In some cases , removing ...
Page 137
... loved one's hair was very important.38 Though at first hair was kept to remember the deceased , later it became fashionable to have the hair of loved ones , living or dead . Young lovers would exchange locks of hair , which were plaited ...
... loved one's hair was very important.38 Though at first hair was kept to remember the deceased , later it became fashionable to have the hair of loved ones , living or dead . Young lovers would exchange locks of hair , which were plaited ...
Page 198
... loved one's death . Rex Lucas , in his extensive study of a contempo- rary mining accident , reported that mine officials notified the mem- ber of the clergy listed by the miner . The religious leader then con- tacted the family and ...
... loved one's death . Rex Lucas , in his extensive study of a contempo- rary mining accident , reported that mine officials notified the mem- ber of the clergy listed by the miner . The religious leader then con- tacted the family and ...
Contents
Familism Neighborliness and the Death Watch | 9 |
Preparation of the Body | 22 |
Burial Receptacles and Grave Digging | 42 |
Copyright | |
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