American Folk Figure. In 1827 he became the first professional undertaker and funeral director in the United States, a responsibility that was usually done by family and clergy up to that point. He helped grow the industry and make it socially accepted, which it eventually became after the Civil War. He continued his profession until his death in 1898.
American Folk Figure. In 1827 he became the first professional undertaker and funeral director in the United States, a responsibility that was usually done by family and clergy up to that point. He helped grow the industry and make it socially accepted, which it eventually became after the Civil War. He continued his profession until his death in 1898.
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