Posted: 1/9/2011 1:03:34 AM EDT
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How far down would a person need to bury a 6x3x3 inch wooden casket do it doesn't come back up to the surface over time?
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How far down would a person need to bury a 6x3x3 inch wooden casket do it doesn't come back up to the surface over time? I really fucking hate asking this, but I figured someone would know something. I suspect that you should ask a burial services personal. |
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How far down would a person need to bury a 6x3x3 inch wooden casket do it doesn't come back up to the surface over time? I really fucking hate asking this, but I figured someone would know something. I suspect that you should ask a burial services personal. I'm sure there are plenty of people that have buried an animal or two on here. |
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How far down would a person need to bury a 6x3x3 inch wooden casket do it doesn't come back up to the surface over time? I really fucking hate asking this, but I figured someone would know something. I suspect that you should ask a burial services personal. I'm sure there are plenty of people that have buried an animal or two on here. I doubt they use caskets. Usually someone just wheels up a tractor and puts the sumbtch in the ground. |
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Bury them as deep as you can. I only went 2 feet. Dogs dug him up. I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for that.
Only got life because no one liked my brother any way (gator fan). Lesson learned for next time. posted from Albany Prison - Georgia Corrections Division |
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Shit, I didn't know you were serious. My sincere apologies. No worries at all man. Happened quite awhile ago. Basically my visa in Aus expired, so I had to go home to the States, and she miscarried the next day. So joking around doesn't bother me. I will say though, I've built a lot of shit with wood, enjoyed every single one. Cept for this. Just trying to give the wife closure. |
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I work in the funeral business and 5-6 feet is your friend. Sorry for your loss.  Thanks. Not sure if 5-6 feet is possible. Unusually high bedrock. Then as deep as you can get it should be fine. If you have to dig it shallow, I'd suggest getting some cinderblocks and making a vault of sorts to place the box in. I've been through the miscarriage thing and I know it sucks. |
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I work in the funeral business and 5-6 feet is your friend. Sorry for your loss. Thanks. Not sure if 5-6 feet is possible. Unusually high bedrock. Then as deep as you can get it should be fine. If you have to dig it shallow, I'd suggest getting some cinderblocks and making a vault of sorts to place the box in. I've been through the miscarriage thing and I know it sucks. Good idea. I'll do that cause I'm sure it's the best way. Thank you very much. I appreciate the help. |
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depends on the dept of the water table and the likely hood of dogs/scavengers/predators Growing up I had a beloved family pet dug up from close to 3 feet and then scattered across the back part of my parents' property by a pack of feral dogs. Lesson learned, laid heavy landscaping timbers lengthwise over the body the next time. The pack of feral dogs did not receive such accommodations. |
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depends on the dept of the water table and the likely hood of dogs/scavengers/predators Growing up I had a beloved family pet dug up from close to 3 feet and then scattered across the back part of my parents' property by a pack of feral dogs. Lesson learned, laid heavy landscaping timbers lengthwise over the body the next time. The pack of feral dogs did not receive such accommodations. I'm not too sure about wildlife here. I guess it depends on where we bury it. I suppose for one next to a tidal river probably wouldn't be a good idea, a hill near this river should be ok as far as the water table is concerned correct? If we do it somewhere close the only thing I can think of is cats. Out in the bush, no freaking clue. I'm going to get a cinder block just in case. |
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Quoted: Quoted: depends on the dept of the water table and the likely hood of dogs/scavengers/predators Growing up I had a beloved family pet dug up from close to 3 feet and then scattered across the back part of my parents' property by a pack of feral dogs. Lesson learned, laid heavy landscaping timbers lengthwise over the body the next time. The pack of feral dogs did not receive such accommodations. I'm not too sure about wildlife here. I guess it depends on where we bury it. I suppose for one next to a tidal river probably wouldn't be a good idea, a hill near this river should be ok as far as the water table is concerned correct? If we do it somewhere close the only thing I can think of is cats. Out in the bush, no freaking clue. I'm going to get a cinder block just in case. That makes sense to me, but I'm no expert. Like the idea of the large, flat stone. You may be able to go to a landscaping place and find something is more appealing than a cinderblock. Also, something I'm a little more familiar with, to make sure the mother has plenty of support/counseling around the time of the burial. It's not uncommon for the burial usually seen as closure to some to actually trigger another wave of emotions that can lead to serious mental health issues like long term depression. Sorry for your family's loss |
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depends on the dept of the water table and the likely hood of dogs/scavengers/predators Growing up I had a beloved family pet dug up from close to 3 feet and then scattered across the back part of my parents' property by a pack of feral dogs. Lesson learned, laid heavy landscaping timbers lengthwise over the body the next time. The pack of feral dogs did not receive such accommodations. I'm not too sure about wildlife here. I guess it depends on where we bury it. I suppose for one next to a tidal river probably wouldn't be a good idea, a hill near this river should be ok as far as the water table is concerned correct? If we do it somewhere close the only thing I can think of is cats. Out in the bush, no freaking clue. I'm going to get a cinder block just in case. That makes sense to me, but I'm no expert. Like the idea of the large, flat stone. You may be able to go to a landscaping place and find something is more appealing than a cinderblock. Also, something I'm a little more familiar with, to make sure the mother has plenty of support/counseling around the time of the burial. It's not uncommon for the burial usually seen as closure to some to actually trigger another wave of emotions that can lead to serious mental health issues like long term depression. Sorry for your family's loss Thanks for your advice. And thank you too Milo5 |
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I work in the funeral business and 5-6 feet is your friend. Sorry for your loss. Wouldn't a death cert apply here????? BTW OP sorry for your loss It was 6-7 weeks years old, so I don't think they'd issue one. They'd probably flush it, and I don't want that, so strange as it might be, we're doing this. And yes I'm drunk. Fuck making a casket for your own kin, granted, it was done in times back when, but while it's an honor, I was never prepped for this, and I've never cried cutting and shaping wood, it's always been a joy. Thank you for the sympathy ldygoth, this is weird, but I think it's the right thing to do. |
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It is ground specific. Where is the water table?..sandy?...rocky?....compacted? Have you ever gone to an old landfill and seen tires all over the surface of the ground? They once were buried. If this was back home in Omaha, I'd know. This is Sydney Aus, I don't know, and the bedrock is never far away. There's a special place for both of us we had in mind, it's just close to a tidal river, that has never flooded in recorded history. Outside of my AO 2-3 sq miles, I don't know fucking shit. Ain't my country. |
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Quoted: Quoted: It is ground specific. Where is the water table?..sandy?...rocky?....compacted? Have you ever gone to an old landfill and seen tires all over the surface of the ground? They once were buried. If this was back home in Omaha, I'd know. This is Sydney Aus, I don't know, and the bedrock is never far away. There's a special place for both of us we had in mind, it's just close to a tidal river, that has never flooded in recorded history. Outside of my AO 2-3 sq miles, I don't know fucking shit. Ain't my country. Putting rocks on top certainly would not hurt. Sorry for your loss. |
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It is ground specific. Where is the water table?..sandy?...rocky?....compacted? Have you ever gone to an old landfill and seen tires all over the surface of the ground? They once were buried. If this was back home in Omaha, I'd know. This is Sydney Aus, I don't know, and the bedrock is never far away. There's a special place for both of us we had in mind, it's just close to a tidal river, that has never flooded in recorded history. Outside of my AO 2-3 sq miles, I don't know fucking shit. Ain't my country. Putting rocks on top certainly would not hurt. Sorry for your loss. Thank you. I think I'll go the paver route, and maybe some nice looking rocks to double up, and make it look nice. |