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Simplicity in Amish Funerary Traditions
The culture of modesty breeds modest -- and eco-friendly -- funeral practices
Have you ever witnessed an Amish funeral? Unless you are, in fact, part of that community, you likely have not, and may have never even pondered it. They are modest and simple events, involving members of the family and the … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Amish, Amish Funeral practices, Burial, Death, Funeral, Pennsylvania Dutch, United States
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