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Posted on May 28, 2021 by jhcadm

The History of Funeral Homes and Trends Over the Years

In the United States, prior to the 1850s, most funerals were held at home. It was not uncommon for a funeral home to transport the body to the home, where it would then be displayed in the family’s parlor, before then returning the body to the funeral home or bringing it directly to the church […]

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