The sacred remains : American attitudes toward death, 1799-1883 - Laderman, Gary, 1962- (New Haven : Yale University Press, 1996)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-218) and index.
Keywords: Protestants -- Northeastern States -- Attitudes; Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- 18th century; Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- 19th century; Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Northeastern States -- History -- 18th century; Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Northeastern States -- History -- 19th century; Northeastern States -- Church history -- 18th century; Northeastern States -- Church history -- 19th century