other eastern nations, generally embalmed their dead, and, burying them in dry sepulchres, pre- served their bodies for centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans commonly burned their dead, and, preserving their ashes in urns, depo- sited them in the earth, or in tombs, within pub- B Che Churchyard Manual. CEMETERIES. General Respect for the Dead. THERE is inherent in our nature a feeling of respect for the dead bodies of our fellow-creatures. Influenced by this common sympathy, all ages and nations of the world have observed some funereal rite, and, after honouring the departed with its observance, have disposed of their bodies according to their respective notions of prudence and decorum. The Egyptians, and other eastern nations, generally embalmed their dead, and, burying them in dry sepulchres, preserved their bodies for centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans commonly burned their dead, and, preserving their ashes in urns, deposited them in the earth, or in tombs, within public or private cemeteries, enclosed and arranged for the purpose. These cemeteries were consi B |