I imagine it was a search for gold teeth, jewelry, and other artifacts of value. I wouldn't have the stomach for it, but some folks obviously do. And yes, they are thinking the deceased "won't be needing that any more", and they grab it. No skulls either. Some folks like those too. There's some sick puppies wandering around.
*shudders* That's some creepy sht there boy! I can only guess that vandals opened some of those up. Who the hell would do THAT?! White punks on dope? (The Tubes, 1975)
Seems that large corporations now own many of the USA cemeteries. It's the "death care industry". SCI, Stewart, Carriage Services, Keystone. Many are municipal and church owned. Varies. I imagine the treatment of the graves depends on who is still alive to give a crap. No known descendents? No lawsuits. Brick the thing up and forget about 'em I guess.
When I'm gone, just throw me off my deck into the woods. The possums and buzzards will eat me. No need for "respect". Trust me, I'm not going to care at that point, and neither will anyone else. :oD
You may not know how accurate you are Prancer. Dead bodies diseased with black plague and such things were indeed catapulted into walled cities and fortresses during a siege. I would imagine the guys running the catapult were then next.
After many years of not being on here I finally came back. Motts, I missed viewing all your photos. You have inspired me to do urban decay photography. This was a great album.
That is so freaky and very sad too. Talk about desecration of the dead.... I would feel terrible knowing that a loved one had had there body tossed about like trash, to be fed upon by animals.
Mr. Motts amazing photography. The situation is disrespectful and disturbing. My papers are in order. This gallery has reaffirmed my end of life directive re: cremation.