`` It 's not very common , '' said Larry F. Stegall , executive director of the state 's Funeral Directors Association . The body of Andy Griffith was buried Tuesday morning less than five hours after he died . At the request of his family , his body was lowered into a grave on the island at about 11:30 a.m . Hide Caption 2 of 19 Photos: `` It had been planned for some time , '' a funeral spokesperson said .
The body of Andy Griffith was buried Tuesday morning less than five hours after he died . At the request of his family , his body was lowered into a grave on the island at about 11:30 a.m . Hide Caption 2 of 19 Photos: `` It had been planned for some time , '' a funeral spokesperson said .