My aunt took photos of my grandmother after she died. I did not know this and later came across them. I was 15 years old so it was quite a shock since it did not look like her. That is the only experience I have had of anyone doing that. There have been photos of the flowers and closed casket. Judy S. -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Rene'" <rtreff@stny.rr.com> > Hi everyone, > > There has been an interesting discussion going on another list regarding > photos of the dead. Wondering how many of you have experienced this? In my > families personal collection we have one of my grandfather's brother. He > left home and hadn't been seen until he died which was about 10-15 years > later. They wanted a picture to remember him by. This was in the 30's or > 40's > > Here are a couple of websites for those of you who are interested. > > http://ame2.asu > edu/projects/haunted/ISA%20index/book%20of%20the%20dead/book%20of%20the%20dea > %20photos.htm > > http://billblanton.com/pm.htm > > Apparently it was very common way back when. > > Rene' > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYDELAWA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message