further to my thread about burials there is also one which says buried by A Burial Club ??? I think ?? can somebody look and tell me what that meant ??? thanks
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Savings clubs were often run by churches. You paid in money each week towards items you made need to purchase in the future. My local church c.1895 had a clothing club, coal club, and boot club. Often local middle class would make donations to these clubs.
I would think this burial club was set up the same.Phil
historyhouse.co.uk
Essex - family and local history.
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The plot thickens. This one talks of Burial Club Murders.
The glory and shame of England - Google Books
There's a modern description of them here.
You may want to explore these other Google Book references
"burial club" - Google BooksLast edited by keldon; 13-10-09, 11:15.Phil
historyhouse.co.uk
Essex - family and local history.
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years ago, poor people were terrified by the thought of not having enough money to pay for a "proper" funeral. It would have been the height of shame to have been buried in a paupers grave without the proper ceremonies. To this end, people paid perhaps a penny each, weekly to a "burial club" to ensure they could afford a decent burial. A bit like an insurance policy really.Teresa...
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