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Japanese morticians learn how Americans bury their dead

A group of 13 Japanese morticians and funeral directors toured All Saints Cemetery Nov. 8, 2017 to see how Americans traditionally bury their dead, especially through the lens of faith.
Funeral directors from Japan take photos as they observe a mock burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines on Nov. 10. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Funeral directors from Japan take photos as they observe a mock burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines on Nov. 10. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Funeral directors from Japan take photos as they observe a mock burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines on Nov. 10. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Funeral directors from Japan take photos as they observe a mock burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines on Nov. 10. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Funeral directors from Japan take photos as they observe a mock burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines on Nov. 10. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Funeral directors from Japan take photos as they observe a mock burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines on Nov. 10. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Funeral directors from Japan take photos as they observe a mock burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines on Nov. 10. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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