A husband and wife can be buried in the same casket. You can have one grave marker for two names. Another option is to have one partner’s ashes in an urn and place it on top of the casket. This is buried in one plot with an erected single marker. Generally, couples are buried side by side in separate graves. There are burial vaults for two caskets placed one atop the other which saves space. In a mausoleum, there are niches to accommodate two caskets or cremation urns. A cemetery space is pre-purchased by a couple. When they pass, their caskets are placed atop one another. They share one marker with both names. Cemeteries accommodate an in-ground burial of an urn and casket in one plot. Oversize coffins and vaults accommodate the deceased obese. Raymond and Velva Breuer died hours apart after 77 years of marriage. They were buried together in one casket. Raymond went first while Velva held his hand. They attended the same school. In fourth grade he jabbed her with a hot poker leaving a scar. "She married me to get even," he said. "I wouldn’t trade him for anybody,” she remarked on their anniversary. Decomposition takes 8-12 years naturally without a coffin or embalming. Adding those can lengthen the time depending on box type. Underwater corpses decompose fastest – four times quicker. Both sections of a split casket’s lid open for body placement by professionals. Fences around graves provide an undisturbed place for visitors. Graves are dug 6 feet deep to prevent animal disturbances and accidental plowing. At this depth, bodies are safe from smelling.
Typically, the husband is buried on the left, the wife on the right. You can have pictures, flowers, letters, books, and toys buried. If cremated, no metals are permitted on the body. For a traditional burial, the deceased can be buried with jewelry. After one year in a coffin, little of the body tissue remains. Unique personalized coffins are a tribute to the deceased’s life. Why do cemeteries charge for things under “the law”? An elderly couple wasn’t going to accept “until death do us part” so they were buried together. Some "green" cemeteries allow burial in a shroud instead of a coffin. You can choose ash scattering. Missionary James Calvert was warned he would lose his life among savages in Fiji. He went anyway.
Can a collection agency garnish wages from both husband and wife at the same time for a shared debt? Yes. After a spouse dies, the surviving spouse can revert to their maiden name.
In cases of necessity, two or three people may be buried in a single grave with an earth barrier between them. The deceased should be buried in their clothing without washing the body or offering a funeral prayer.
Touch is key to strong marital relations. Eating healthy foods like vegetables and fruits can improve mental well-being, making spouses better versions of themselves. Sex should occur despite pain for proper bonding. The Bible condemns sadism. With commitment, couples can adjust to each other by giving in when insistence occurs. Gentleness and good boundaries help separation. Husbands should lovingly confront issues with their wife to build a stronger bond.