Why do they bury bodies 6 feet under?
Why do they bury bodies 6 feet under?
People may have also buried bodies 6 feet deep to help prevent theft. There was also concern that animals might disturb graves. Burying a body 6 feet deep may have been a way to stop animals from smelling the decomposing bodies. A body buried 6 feet deep would also be safe from accidental disturbances like plowing. Sep 28, 2021
