A gravedigging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery showcases the skills of the trade and aims to shake off death-related taboos Key points and original sources are listed below.

• A gravedigging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved to be anything but as 38 competitors grabbed picks and shovels on Saturday. The Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators organises t...S1

• A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery showcases the skills of the trade and aims to shake off death-related taboosS2