Rock Coffin Traditional Cache
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Should be an easy find in a small green space that is not maintained well, watch your step!
The word ‘coffin’ derives from the Greek word ‘kophinos’, which means basket. The principle has always been the same; provide the body with a decent, closed box or container in which it can be buried underground. The early man had different types of burials depending on the region that they belonged to. For example in Egypt people with money such as the pharaohs were placed in sarcophagus’s that were later placed inside one among the pyramids. The Celts had a different way of making their caskets. The stones placed over a grave also protected it from scavengers. They would place flat stones together creating the shape of a box. Later on, the noblemen of Europe started using jewels in the creation of their coffins.This gave way to the creation of more decorative caskets. The modern man started implementing the use of other materials in the manufacturing or creation of coffins. The size and shape of a coffin is very much the same in all parts of the world, with variations depending on the individual that is about to be buried. Cremation has also grown popular given the fact that many believe man came from dust and to dust he shall return. Given the increasing demand, an industry was started with the manufacturing of coffins. Most of the time the coffins are mass-produced and sold to funeral homes that later sell them directly to the public. There are some traditions that have remained pretty much the same. One recent and strong trend is the availability of a biodegradable coffin. The environment has been impacted negatively by the behavior of humans and people are trying to become ‘greener’ towards the environment. This has allowed the biodegradable coffins to run up a high demand: more and more people are looking forward to being buried in an eco-friendly coffin As they will degrade faster and will pose no harm to the environment. These coffins can also be used for cremation purposes because they are made of all natural, combustible materials that are easier to cremate. Currently, there are also people that have stated in their will that they’d like to be buried in a coffin that has an unique shape or theme.
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