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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
8
In a cemetery a young woman lies in an open grave as mourners listen to the burial service. A near by speaker remarks with horror that the body will soon be reduced to ashes, lamenting the transformation death brings.
An advocate argues cremation outvalues earth burial, citing sanitation, science, and religion. He traces burial history from ancient practices to Christian influence, argues decay is slow, and asserts fire offers a cleaner, more honorable disposal with ashes placed in Columbarium or scattered where roses bloom.
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