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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... took the best care of them that they could , and the neighbors would come in and sit up with them and help in any way they could " ( woman in Macon Co. , N.C. , Aug. 1983 ) . " Family and neighbors would help as far as bringing food and ...
... took the best care of them that they could , and the neighbors would come in and sit up with them and help in any way they could " ( woman in Macon Co. , N.C. , Aug. 1983 ) . " Family and neighbors would help as far as bringing food and ...
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... took part only when it was necessary , but even then they merely observed or gave advice . Male neighbors and friends went to dig a grave because they considered it part of their community duty . They also wanted to relieve the grieving ...
... took part only when it was necessary , but even then they merely observed or gave advice . Male neighbors and friends went to dig a grave because they considered it part of their community duty . They also wanted to relieve the grieving ...
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... took turns watching over it , generally to share in the ritual of mourning and to make sure that there were no signs of life . Children often took part , and participants sometimes slept in the same room as the corpse . 17 Embalming ...
... took turns watching over it , generally to share in the ritual of mourning and to make sure that there were no signs of life . Children often took part , and participants sometimes slept in the same room as the corpse . 17 Embalming ...
Contents
Familism Neighborliness and the Death Watch | 9 |
Preparation of the Body | 22 |
Burial Receptacles and Grave Digging | 42 |
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