Unconsecrated ground

[Kappalyn]

Hi ,
My gg grandmother Fanny Rackstrow Smith died in 14/2/1891.  According to the Dorset burial records for Melcombe Regis, she was buried in unconsecrated ground by the vicar. What reasons would there be for this?
Thanks
Margaret

[Colin Cruddace]

Hi Margaret,

The quick answer (at this time of the morning  ) It sounds as though she was buried in a municipal cemetery where consecrated ground refers to Church of England burials. Those who follow other denominations of religion may opt to chose unconsecrated ground for burial.

Regards,
Colin

[adeline B]

Hi,

From my understanding someone who has committed suicide,non baptised,or anyone non deserving of a proper burial is buried in unconsecrated ground,section of grave yard,where they would keep deceased individuals of this nature.Try google.

Adeline B

[Kappalyn]

Thanks Colin & Adeline.
I have no information re baptism but she was married in the parish church at Melcombe Regis, her siblings were baptised (or those that I can trace were) so I assume she was too, so I guess that leaves suicide!
Margaret

[adeline B]

Hi Margaret,

The Church of England buried followers on consecrated land which was blessed.If you ancestor did not belong to the church of England she would of been buried in the unconsecrated section of the graveyard.There are other possibilities that I mentioned in my other post, curious to see why she was buried in unconsecrated land

Adeline B

[Kappalyn]

Hi Adeline,
I really don't know where to go to find out why either.  I wonder what her death cert would tell me.
Margaret

[adeline B]

Hi Margaret,

Was Fanny Rackstrow married and is her name derived from Frances? How much info do you have on her.

Adeline B

[Kappalyn]

Quite a lot actually. 
She was definitely Fanny daughter of George Hayter Crickmay and Hester Rackstrow, b 1835,  married William Smith at Melcombe REgis 1860.  Had 8 children who were all baptised C of E. William died 1888.
Margaret

[adeline B]

Hi Margaret,

I'm curious what info would be on her death certificate,might be
worth looking into
 
Adeline B