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“Sitting Up” and Other Burial Practices of South Appalachia
Burial traditions from the distinct culture of South Appalachia
It can be difficult to define the region of Appalachia or South Appalachia, but for our purposes we’ll look to the Appalachian Regional Commission, which defines it as 420 counties spread out across parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, … Continue reading