The Funeral Guide (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781023827836)

"The Funeral Guide, Or, a Correct List of the Burial Fees, & of the Various Grounds in the Metropolis &c. Five Miles Round" offers a fascinating glimpse into the mortuary practices of 18th-century London. Compiled by John Cauch, this guide provides a detailed enumeration of burial fees and locations within the city and its surrounding areas. More than a mere list, it serves as a valuable historical document, shedding light on the social and economic aspects of death and burial during this period.

Researchers and historians will find this guide an invaluable resource for understanding the costs associated with death, the availability of burial grounds, and the social customs surrounding funerals in Georgian London. Its meticulous detail provides a unique window into the lives-and deaths-of Londoners in the 1700s.

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