Prior 1950 To Today In The Funeral Service.
Submitted by Narc11 on August 1, 2009
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Prior 1950 To Today In The Funeral Service.
Discuss the differences in funeral services of now and prior 1950 funeral services.
The differences in funeral services today and prior 1950 are many. Prior 1950 the funeral service was centered on the loss of the loved one and the mourning period, wife loosing husband, could last for years with the wearing of mourning garments and veils. The viewing typically took place in the home of the deceased or a close relative where the deceased was placed in the parlor for the wake and the family often times had to care for the remains themselves. The Undertakers duties were limited; they built the coffins, preformed the preparation of the deceased and prepared the...
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