What happened to babies that died in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, many babies who died were often buried in churchyards or family plots, as infant mortality rates were high due to factors like disease, poor sanitation, and limited medical knowledge. In some cases, particularly in urban areas, unclaimed infants might be buried in mass graves. Additionally, societal attitudes towards death and loss led to practices such as holding brief funerals or rituals to mourn the loss of the child. The high rate of infant mortality made the death of a baby a common, albeit tragic, experience for many families.