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Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes
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The book offers a unique glimpse into the funeral industry in Kentucky through firsthand accounts from funeral directors and embalmers. It explores a range of topics, including traditional burial practices, distinctive customs within the African American community, and unusual events like snake-handling funerals and mistaken identities. The narratives span fifty years, preserving the evolution of funeral practices, from horse-drawn wagons to modern times, while highlighting the significant role morticians play in local culture and social life.
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Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes, William Lynwood Montell
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Lynwood Montell
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780813125671
- Category
- Myths / Legends, Social sciences, World history
- Description
- The book offers a unique glimpse into the funeral industry in Kentucky through firsthand accounts from funeral directors and embalmers. It explores a range of topics, including traditional burial practices, distinctive customs within the African American community, and unusual events like snake-handling funerals and mistaken identities. The narratives span fifty years, preserving the evolution of funeral practices, from horse-drawn wagons to modern times, while highlighting the significant role morticians play in local culture and social life.