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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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Backyard Burials Alive
and Well

Families see economy, intimacy in caring for dead themselves

(Newser) - A growing number of families are deciding against funeral homes and cemeteries, the New York Times reports. Many have decided to care for their dead at home, which they say gives them more dignity—and saves money in the process. “It’s organic and informal, and it’s on... More »

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