Ask a Mortician: What's the Difference Between a Traditional and a Natural Burial?

Did you know that it’s practically impossible to put a naked corpse in the ground? Most cemeteries won’t allow it. Our favorite mortician, Caitlin Doughty, explains the difference between traditional burial — the one with the embalming and coffins — and natural burial, which is, you know, natural. Tune in for the kitty angels, stay for the Barbara Walters sample.

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