preparing the grave by jypsee

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01-JUN-2006	jypsee

preparing the grave

northern Wisconsin

... my ma was buried by me and my brothers; the cemetary is unique because we got
to do the hands on work of the funeral
this is my brother, Wes, making a place for our ma in the arms of our mother earth ...

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
1/400s f/7.1 at 35.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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virginiacoastline		10-Jun-2006 18:17
I had NO idea cemeteries allowed this . .considering the tradition, I'm glad you have one. My condolences to you and your family, Mary

Karen Stuebing		07-Jun-2006 08:43
I can't even begin to imagine any cemetary I know allowing anyone but an employee to dig a grave. This must be wonderful closure. Great photo of your brother at work.

snootydog		05-Jun-2006 17:42
This is pretty amazing, Jypsee... to be able to have a hands on burial is a gift few of us get to experience. You must feel wonderful.