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20th Century

By the turn of the century, wooden coffins were being made to order by the local carpenter. A few even made coffins beforehand but met with criticism by the public.

The cabinetmaker rarely became involved in any aspect of the funeral other than providing the coffin. Even the conveyance of the deceased was done by someone else, the livery man.

With the passing of time, these men became more and more involved in providing other services and advise to those planning the funeral.

Eventually the person who would undertake to manage all funerals and provide funeral merchandise became known as an undertaker. He eventually obtained and provided all the necessary items for the funeral.

Once it became possible for the undertaker to provide embalming services, the haste was taken out of the burial process and people were given ample time to arrange and prepare for the funeral.

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