The simple little digging mechanic was surprisingly fun, but I think what stands out to me the most was the story writing. Reading every bit of dialogue is what kept me hooked to keep playing. Seeing children buried next to their parents, fathers next to daughters, was surprisingly touching, and I appreciate that serious moments were allowed to sit for a moment.
That said, there are some really great moments of Levity (like the Butt brothers) that help the game feel light despite that macabre nature of the game.
If you plan to make any changes, I really wanted there to be a special ending for collecting all the items as well as little through lines in the story, and the audio is a tad jarring. Great work on everything nonetheless.