Cremation
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For centuries cremation was forbidden in Germany because it was regarded as unchristian. But it was allowed in Kaiserreich and crematoriums were opened since the 1870ies. Especially many physicians, social democrats and atheists campaigned for it.
Number of cremations increased, but I don't have data for 1930/40ies. Both inhumation burials and cremations are common in Germany.
Today we have about 60 % cremations. In Northern and Eastern Germany cremations are prefered (about 80% in East Germany) but burials in Southern Germany.
Number of cremations increased, but I don't have data for 1930/40ies. Both inhumation burials and cremations are common in Germany.
Today we have about 60 % cremations. In Northern and Eastern Germany cremations are prefered (about 80% in East Germany) but burials in Southern Germany.
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Marshall Rommel was cremated, grave contens only ashes. May be that way no remain traces of poison, can be found. After his death his family was allowed cast a death mask , and inmediatelly cremated.
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Thanks, that'll make for a good starting point for my studies. I never understood why Christianity advocated burial. Sentimentality? Hopes of a resurrection? In any case, seems like Germany's moving in a good hygienic direction in this regard. Which one costs more?ManfredV wrote:For centuries cremation was forbidden in Germany because it was regarded as unchristian. But it was allowed in Kaiserreich and crematoriums were opened since the 1870ies. Especially many physicians, social democrats and atheists campaigned for it.
Number of cremations increased, but I don't have data for 1930/40ies. Both inhumation burials and cremations are common in Germany.
Today we have about 60 % cremations. In Northern and Eastern Germany cremations are prefered (about 80% in East Germany) but burials in Southern Germany.
Ah I forgot about Rommel's situation, thanks for reminding me.ihoyos wrote:Marshall Rommel was cremated, grave contens only ashes. May be that way no remain traces of poison, can be found. After his death his family was allowed cast a death mask , and inmediatelly cremated.
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Cremation is cheaper. Graves are expensive esp. in larger towns.
Hygiene isn't a real argument.
Hygiene isn't a real argument.