Hey, at least they finally have snow! I mean, winters in Salem have not not seen snow in years!
As I noted, the writers do take liberties. But, tho this was many years ago, my mom had passed and was buried middle of January here in the midwest. I do not know how that grave was dug, unless the cemetery had several sites dug to be "ready" which is possible. However, the headstone did not get put on til May. And yes, some folks have their headstones already engraved, site is chosen, but definitely, no dates.
That said, I also am looking to see what the ladies are wearing on their feet...Boots, plain shoes, spike heels??? I mean lots of snow there, right?