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Why cemeteries bury coffins in concrete vaults

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Cemetery management insists on burying heavy concrete boxes primarily to keep heavy lawnmowers running smoothly. These expensive underground shells do absolutely nothing to preserve the casket, acting purely as structural reinforcement so the surrounding dirt does not collapse under the sheer weight of landscaping equipment.

Why cemeteries bury coffins in concrete vaults
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