First Crematory In USA | LeMoyne Crematory PA
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Description: The LeMoyne Crematory, established in 1876 in Washington, Pennsylvania, holds the distinction of being the first crematory in the United States. Founded by Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne, a prominent local physician and social reformer, the facility was created in response to growing concerns about the health hazards posed by traditional burial practices and the spread of infectious diseases. Dr. LeMoyne, a forward-thinking advocate for public health, constructed the crematory on his own property, and it was used for the first time on December 6, 1876, for the cremation of Baron De Palm. The establishment of the LeMoyne Crematory marked a significant shift in American funerary practices, paving the way for the acceptance and growth of cremation as a viable and sanitary alternative to burial.