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Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes by Montell, William Lynwood
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- ISBN
- 9780813125671
- Subject Area
- Business & Economics, History, Social Science
- Publication Name
- Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Subject
- Industries / Service, Death & Dying, Folklore & Mythology, Customs & Traditions, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV)
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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In Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes, William Lynwood Montell has collected stories and reminiscences from funeral home directors and embalmers across the state. These accounts provide a record of the business of death as it has been practiced in Kentucky over the past fifty years. The collection ranges from tales of old-time burial practices, to stories about funeral customs unique to the African American community, to tales of premonitions, mistakes, and even humorous occurrences. Other stories involve such unusual aspects of the business as snake-handling funerals, mistaken identities, and in-home embalming. Taken together, these firsthand narratives preserve an important aspect of Kentucky social life not likely to be collected elsewhere. Most of these funeral home stories involve the recent history of Kentucky funeral practices, but some descriptive accounts go back to the era when funeral directors used horse-drawn wagons to reach secluded areas. These accounts, including stories about fainting relatives, long-winded preachers, and pallbearers falling into graves, provide significant insights into the pivotal role morticians have played in local life and culture over the years.
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Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
0813125677
ISBN-13
9780813125671
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72976553
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes
Publication Year
2009
Subject
Industries / Service, Death & Dying, Folklore & Mythology, Customs & Traditions, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV)
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Business & Economics, History, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2009-018240
Dewey Edition
22
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"A fascinating read.... Some of the stories are thoughtful explanations of past funeral customs and ruminations on the needs of grieving, but many are also funny." -- Heather Chapman, Lexington-Herald Leader, ""For years I've heard funeral directors telling tales of their profession, and they would all eventually say, 'Someone should write a book.' Well now we have one. This publication will be enjoyed by funeral directors and the public alike for many years to come."--Sidney Fogle,Executive Director, Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky" -- Sidney Fogle,Executive Director, Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky, " Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes is not only valuable for its focus on this locale, but also as a refresher to the way in which folklore should continue to be studied: focusing on actual individuals and their personal experiences.... It demonstrates useful methodological approaches for the study of folklore in an engaging and personal way while also speaking to larger aspects of American culture." -- Western Folklore, "A fascinating read.... Some of the stories are thoughtful explanations of past funeral customs and ruminations on the needs of grieving, but many are also funny." -- Lexington-Herald Leader, "In Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes , [Montell's] edited anecdotes preserve many of those traditions for readers interested in commonwealth customs related to 'passing on.'" -- Courier-Journal, "Montell's easy-to-read hardbound book recounts the business of death as told through the mouths of funeral home directors and embalmers from across the state.... This is his "piece de resistance" and it deserves a prime spot on your shelf, due to the fact it can be read again and again." -- Larry See Jr., Meade County Messenger, Many of the stories in this book happened decades ago, which not only gives readers a sense of early- to mid-20th century Kentucky (and mountain) culture but also allows readers to peek back at customs few are privy to today., ""Many of the stories in this book happened decades ago, which not only gives readers a sense of early- to mid-20th century Kentucky (and mountain) culture but also allows readers to peek back at customs few are privy to today." -- Director Magazine " --, ""Many of the stories in this book happened decades ago, which not only gives readers a sense of early- to mid-20th century Kentucky (and mountain) culture but also allows readers to peek back at customs few are privy to today." -- Director Magazine" --, ""Montell's easy-to-read hardbound book recounts the business of death as told through the mouths of funeral home directors and embalmers from across the state.... This is his "piece de resistance" and it deserves a prime spot on your shelf, due to the fact it can be read again and again."--Larry See Jr., Meade County Messenger" -- Larry See Jr., Meade County Messenger, A fascinating read.... Some of the stories are thoughtful explanations of past funeral customs and ruminations on the needs of grieving, but many are also funny., ""A fascinating read.... Some of the stories are thoughtful explanations of past funeral customs and ruminations on the needs of grieving, but many are also funny."Heather Chapman,Lexington-Herald Leader" --, "[Montell] is doing what he does best: interviewing people about specific topics and presenting the information he finds. It sounds simple, but it requires a delicate finesse." -- Jonathan Jeffrey, Bowling Green Daily News, ""[Montell] is doing what he does best: interviewing people about specific topics and presenting the information he finds. It sounds simple, but it requires a delicate finesse."--Jonathen Jeffrey, Bowling Green Daily News" -- Jonathan Jeffrey, Bowling Green Daily News, ""In Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes, his edited anecdotes preserve many of those traditions for readers interested in commonwealth customs related to 'passing on.'"--Courier-Journal" -- Courier-Journal, Yes, they have humorous stories to tell, but they also have poignant tales that will move you.... Those in the funeral home business will enjoy reading these stories provided by their colleagues; those outside the profession will laugh and cry as the stories reveal humorous and intimate details about this most interesting occupation., Montell's easy-to-read hardbound book recounts the business of death as told through the mouths of funeral home directors and embalmers from across the state.... This is his piece de resistance and it deserves a prime spot on your shelf, due to the fact it can be read again and again., "[Montell] is doing what he does best: interviewing people about specific topics and presenting the information he finds. It sounds simple, but it requires a delicate finesse." -- Bowling Green Daily News, Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes is not only valuable for its focus on this locale, but also as a refresher to the way in which folklore should continue to be studied: focusing on actual individuals and their personal experiences.... It demonstrates useful methodological approaches for the study of folklore in an engaging and personal way while also speaking to larger aspects of American culture., "The author provides excellent introductions to a vast range of local traditions pertaining to the culture of death. These brief treatments may inspire further research by readers. His well-thought-out introductions tie the various chapters into a cognitive whole, helping to reinforce connections among the many topics he introduces. Montell weaves his material together in such a fashion that the reader never loses sight of his thesis." -- Journal of American Folklore, "Montell's easy-to-read hardbound book recounts the business of death as told through the mouths of funeral home directors and embalmers from across the state.... This is his piece de resistance and it deserves a prime spot on your shelf, due to the fact it can be read again and again." -- Meade County Messenger, In Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes , [Montell's] edited anecdotes preserve many of those traditions for readers interested in commonwealth customs related to 'passing on.', "Yes, they have humorous stories to tell, but they also have poignant tales that will move you...Those in the funeral home business will enjoy reading these stories provided by their colleagues; those outside the profession will laugh and cry as the stories reveal humorous and intimate details about this most interesting occupation." -- Bowling Green Daily News, "While many of the tales show how the funeral business has changed over the years, the stories also serve to humanize the death care profession and those who work in it." -- Ronald L. Baker, author of Hoosier Folk Legends, [Montell] is doing what he does best: interviewing people about specific topics and presenting the information he finds. It sounds simple, but it requires a delicate finesse., ""For years I've heard funeral directors telling tales of their profession, and they would all eventually say, 'Someone should write a book.' Well now we have one. This publication will be enjoyed by funeral directors and the public alike for many years to come." -- Sidney Fogle, Executive Director, Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky" --, "Montell's collection documents an interesting change over several decades from families keeping their deceased loved one in their home and burying them in nearby family plots to present-day funeral and cemetery practices." -- Kentucky Ancestors, ""A fascinating read.... Some of the stories are thoughtful explanations of past funeral customs and ruminations on the needs of grieving, but many are also funny."Heather Chapman,Lexington-Herald Leader" -- Heather Chapman, Lexington-Herald Leader, "In Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes, his edited anecdotes preserve many of those traditions for readers interested in commonwealth customs related to "passing on."" -- Courier-Journal, ""While many of the tales show how the funeral business has changed over the years, the stories also serve to humanize the death care profession and those who work in it."--Ronald L. Baker, author of Hoosier Folk Legends " --, "It is a unique firsthand record of this history and culture of death in Kentucky relay nearly word-for-word to preserve the language, style and emotion used by the people involved in the ears of horse-drawn hearses and in-home embalming to what we find today in funeral practices." -- Hardin Company Historical Society, For years I've heard funeral directors telling tales of their profession, and they would all eventually say, 'Someone should write a book.' Well now we have one. This publication will be enjoyed by funeral directors and the public alike for many years to come., ""While many of the tales show how the funeral business has changed over the years, the stories also serve to humanize the death care profession and those who work in it." -- Ronald L. Baker, author of Hoosier Folk Legends" -- Ronald L. Baker, author of Hoosier Folk Legends, "Many of the stories in this book happened decades ago, which not only gives readers a sense of early- to mid-20th century Kentucky (and mountain) culture but also allows readers to peek back at customs few are privy to today." -- Director Magazine, ""[Montell] is doing what he does best: interviewing people about specific topics and presenting the information he finds. It sounds simple, but it requires a delicate finesse."--Jonathen Jeffrey, Bowling Green Daily News" --, ""Montell's collection documents an interesting change over several decades from families keeping their deceased loved one in their home and burying them in nearby family plots to present-day funeral and cemetery practices." --Kentucky Ancestors" --, Montell's collection documents an interesting change over several decades from families keeping their deceased loved one in their home and burying them in nearby family plots to present-day funeral and cemetery practices., The author provides excellent introductions to a vast range of local traditions pertaining to the culture of death. These brief treatments may inspire further research by readers. His well-thought-out introductions tie the various chapters into a cognitive whole, helping to reinforce connections among the many topics he introduces. Montell weaves his material together in such a fashion that the reader never loses sight of his thesis., ""While many of the tales show how the funeral business has changed over the years, the stories also serve to humanize the death care profession and those who work in it."--Ronald L. Baker, author of Hoosier Folk Legends" --, ""It is a unique firsthand record of this history and culture of death in Kentucky relay nearly word-for-word to preserve the language, style and emotion used by the people involved in the ears of horse-drawn hearses and in-home embalming to what we find today in funeral practices."--Hardin Company Historical Society" -- Hardin Company Historical Society, ""In Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes, his edited anecdotes preserve many of those traditions for readers interested in commonwealth customs related to 'passing on.'"--Courier-Journal" --, While many of the tales show how the funeral business has changed over the years, the stories also serve to humanize the death care profession and those who work in it., "Yes, they have humorous stories to tell, but they also have poignant tales that will move you.... Those in the funeral home business will enjoy reading these stories provided by their colleagues; those outside the profession will laugh and cry as the stories reveal humorous and intimate details about this most interesting occupation." -- Bowling Green Daily News, ""Montell's easy-to-read hardbound book recounts the business of death as told through the mouths of funeral home directors and embalmers from across the state.... This is his "piece de resistance" and it deserves a prime spot on your shelf, due to the fact it can be read again and again."--Larry See Jr., Meade County Messenger" --, It is a unique firsthand record of this history and culture of death in Kentucky relay nearly word-for-word to preserve the language, style and emotion used by the people involved in the ears of horse-drawn hearses and in-home embalming to what we find today in funeral practices., "For years I've heard funeral directors telling tales of their profession, and they would all eventually say, 'Someone should write a book.' Well now we have one. This publication will be enjoyed by funeral directors and the public alike for many years to come." -- Sidney Fogle,Executive Director, Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky, ""Yes, they have humorous stories to tell, but they also have poignant tales that will move you...Those in the funeral home business will enjoy reading these stories provided by their colleagues; those outside the profession will laugh and cry as the stories reveal humorous and intimate details about this most interesting occupation." --Bowling Green Daily News" --, ""While many of the tales show how the funeral business has changed over the years, the stories also serve to humanize the death care profession and those who work in it."--Ronald L. Baker, author of Hoosier Folk Legends" -- Ronald L. Baker, author of Hoosier Folk Legends, ""Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes is not only valuable for its focus on this locale, but also as a refresher to the way in which folklore should continue to be studied: focusing on actual individuals and their personal experiences.... It demonstrates useful methodological approaches for the study of folklore in an engaging and personal way while also speaking to larger aspects of American culture."--Western Folklore" --, ""It is a unique firsthand record of this history and culture of death in Kentucky relay nearly word-for-word to preserve the language, style and emotion used by the people involved in the ears of horse-drawn hearses and in-home embalming to what we find today in funeral practices."--Hardin Company Historical Society" --, ""For years I've heard funeral directors telling tales of their profession, and they would all eventually say, 'Someone should write a book.' Well now we have one. This publication will be enjoyed by funeral directors and the public alike for many years to come."--Sidney Fogle,Executive Director, Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky" --
Grade from
College Graduate Student
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Yes
LeafCats
378
Dewey Decimal
395.2/309769
Lc Classification Number
Hd9999.U53k46 2009
Table of Content
Introduction 1. Funeral and Burial Practices through the Years 2. Funeral and Burial Folk Customs 3. Funeral Humor and Mistakes 4. Personal Practice Stories 5. Memories of Family Funeral Businesses 6. The Bereaved Biographies of Storytellers
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