Cemetery Management

Chicago, Illinois: Cemetery Beautiful Publishing Co, 1915. Near-fine. Minor rubbing to extremities, upper hinge starting.. A scarce guide to cemetery management, covering the following topics: a history of cemeteries and interment; how to plan the perfect cemetery (location, topography, drainage, landscaping etc.); flowers; cremation; primate mausoleums; accounting for small cemeteries; perpetual care funds; organization and ownership; rules and regulations; and the use of automobiles in the cemetery. Single vol. (7.5" by 4.75"), pp. 204, original publisher's blue cloth stamped in gold on spine. Contemporary ownership inscription to front free endpaper ("Chas B. Joyce November 1 1917 Branford Illinois"). 3 copies on WorldCat only as of December 2023.