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From: Norma Lewis <>
Subject: Re: [CEMETERY-L] Moving monuments
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 12:47:16 -0800


That is probably the best idea, Bob, to move the monument. It probably isn't
associated with its grave anyway. Another thing these farmers are famous for
is burying stones. You might prod for additional stones. Will the farmer let
you move the stone? It is too bad when stones are moved like that but the
stone is commemoration to the person and that is probably what you want to
preserve if you can't get the cemetery. It is nice to have a working dialogue
with the owner too.

You know, now that the Snohomish Cemetery trial is over and it has already
been flattened, I tend to agree with the local Indians. I think it is better
to leave the remains where they are buried - however, the city has been
ordered to move any remains they find and I hope it costs them a bundle
because their abuse has been brutal. But, in these old cemeteries where it has
already been farmed and moved around, I feel like those buried there would
rather not be disturbed. Dust to dust seems to imply to me that they be
allowed to decompose with the earth. Those who disrespect the dead will
receive their punishment in other ways.
Norma

wrote:
>
> There is an eight foot monument are on the edge of a cotton field that is an
> active farm. Owners of field will not sell that part of the field. We, the
> blood relations think it may be best to move this into the local town
> cemetery. Monument erected 1852. Five generation in that community did not
> know of its existence till I found it buried with in vines brush and trees. We
> want to insure its continued existence.
> The State is TN. Anyone been through this experience?
>
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