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Greeks who is reconized for having a significant influence on the evolution of the funeral
service industry?
Romans who's burial practices helped establish the modern tradition through the practice of
cleaning and anoiting the body in preperation of lying in state?
Middle Bronze Age when did the practice of fire burial begin in Scandinavia?
Iron Age the practice of fire burial continued through the _________ in Scandinavia.
Dr. Julius LeMoyne who constructed the first crematory in the United States?
Washington, PA where was the first crematory built in the United States?
1876 what year was the first crematory in the United States built?
Catacombs Originated in ancient Rome as excavated cemeteries cut out of soft rock for the
tombs of wealthy Christians; later became a place for religious rites to avoid persecution.
CANA _______ is an international organization of cemeterians, cremationists, funeral
directors, industry suppliers and consultants. This group was originally formed to promote
cremation as a modern, safe and hygienic way of dealing with a dead human body.
Mound Burial Ancient Viking custom; after deceased was placed in his boat with items
necessary for the spirit to maintain the position held on earth, all was cremated and the pyre
then covered with earth.