[Cboldt]

-- doesnt take about 8 hours to work your way out of 6 feet of dirt? --

Two points, first, that is still less than a day, and all that's needed is to "start early." second, that time is reduced dramatically with practice and experience.

[Cruz_West_Paul2016]

yah, but what if the dead corpse weighs about 250/300 pounds? he may not make it past three feet north.

[Paladin2]

Pre-dug earth is much easier to move...