Grave Digging
Welcome everyone into my lovely perfectly kept funeral home. Visit with me often and your home can look just like mine. First today I am going to show you how to dig a grave and offer planing techniques.
Knowing everyone does not have a tractor at home as I do; I will show you the easy way to dig a grave. Any shovel will do but I prefer the designs of acme the best. Notice how the blade is pointed and sharp.
First you must prepare the area, which I have already done. I suggest removing the flowers carefully for replanting later. You will not want wilted flowers over the grave. As you notice the shove sinks into the top layer of the soil easily. The digging will be eas for the first foot. After that you may need to use a pick.
For the sake of time we will move to a grave I dug just this morning. See how the sides are straight and even. Mine is six feet deep but the casual home grave is rarely over four feet. Lets hop in the grave for a minute so I can show you how all the tree roots have been removed. Roots sticking out can hang the casket and for night burials this can be a nuisance. Most home burials are done at night after the neighbors have gone to bed.
Boy that grave sure is dirty; but dirt is not a problem to get out of your clothes. Later I will give some simple tips for removing dirt and blood from your favorite burial and gardening clothes.
There are many ways to store you new casket or an old used one as I have here. You can see mine makes a great coffee table. My guest delight at the style and functionality of the casket. Many of you may not have the space or the inclination to keep your casket in the living room. The basement is an excellent place to store the casket but you have to beware of mildew. Mildew is a caskets worst enemy. I remember the time I buried my first husband, the mildew stains were very embarrassing.
In my bedroom, as you can see, I have a casket at the foot of my bed. I would suggest, if possible, to store the casket in the master bedroom instead of the basement. In addition to the storage space it adds distinct elegance to the master bedroom. I know many couples that buy the casket and then design the bedroom around it.
To prepare the casket for use, be sure to remove all items stored in it. It is embarrassing to realize your favorite shoes are now buried in the garden. Also it is a good idea to test the latches. Several friends have seen their loved one roll out of the casket if there is a mishap such as dropping it. I like to give the gold handles one last polishing before the special day.
This is the day we have all waited for, the burial of a loved one. Whether your loved one is dead or alive it is a good idea to get financial matters settled. Make sure all the insurance papers are in good order. It is disappointing to find later only your loved one knew their location. In many states it will take seven years to collect the insurance since you cannot announce their death.
If the burial is to be for a new bride there are many exciting ideas. Many are having the wedding and funeral ceremonies combined. I know of several funeral homes that are happy to hold both ceremonies. For me there is nothing lovelier than a new bride laid out in her casket. If your bride is to die at the end of the ceremony some funeral homes have added honeymoon suites. Many grooms have had wonderful nights in these suites.
The home burial is usually less extravagant but can be just exciting. In either case make sure the casket is in good shape so that an accident will not ruin the special night.