This fascinating book offers a unique glimpse into the history and practices of cemetery burial. Collison draws on his experience as a funeral director to explore the various methods and rituals associated with interment, from embalming to cremation to green burial. With its detailed descriptions and thoughtful reflections, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in death and dying, or simply curious about the cultural practices surrounding burial and mourning. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.