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Photos and stories about the rich history of The Reporter's coverage area. Readers are encouraged to submit their own stories and photos for this blog and the weekly Remember When feature in The Reporter, which runs on Mondays. Contact us by email at citydesk@thereporteronline.com, or write us at 307 Derstine Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446 for details.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Morbid curiousity


The Lansdale Historical Society presents “Until Death Do Us Part,” a program on the very public nature of funeral rituals of the last century, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 12 at the Lansdale Borough Parks and Recreation Building, Seventh Street and Lansdale Avenue. Once upon a time, the tradition was to have in-home viewings, formal funeral announcements mailed to friends and family, and walking processions from churches to cemeteries. In the 1920s, details of a person’s passing were openly described in newspapers and it was not unusual for the editor to offer an opinion of the deceased’s good works or misdeeds. Society members will narrate a video presentation highlighting the changes that have evolved over time. Donations are appreciated at the free program. Call (215) 855-1872.

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