Interesting and Unique Funeral Facts
November 17th, 2011
In conjunction with our FaceBook “Interesting Funeral Facts Week”, we have included some additional interesting and unusual facts about funerals in our blog.
A properly folded military flag shows 4 stars, one each to represent the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.
Taberger’s safety coffin was developed in 1829. It included a bell to ring that would alert the graveyard workers if they were being buried alive.
Prior to the 20th century, some European families would hire professional mourners to either look sad or wail.
Elephants and chimpanzees both have been known to bury their dead, by throwing leaves and branches over the deceased members of their families.
An odd spot to have a cemetery, an apartment building’s parking lot in Hattiesburg, Mississippi has a small cemetery.
Flowers placed at the grave were originally brought to promote good will with the spirit of the deceased.
The tradition of playing loud music at an Irish wake originated with the belief that it would ward off evil spirits. The wake also presented an opportunity to watch over the deceased to see if he/she would awaken.
Approximately 6,400 burials are conducted annually at Arlington National Cemetery, which is an average of about 28 burials are performed each day.
There are many interesting funeral facts on the Internet, as well as some myths. If you have heard of a unique funeral fact, please share it with us and we’ll provide more information on it.
