Upon the moment of their demise, most people make an effort to leave the world with a few profound words, something that sums up the meaning of their existence, or wisdom passed on from personal experience.
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As far back as 1323 BCE, people have endeavored to preserve, if not the memory, the essence of expression — the human face.
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For many people, there is something reassuring in a bloom…
Filed under: Death Practices, Funeral Flowers, Grief and Grieving on April 15th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Humans have had a close association with the natural world to some degree…
Filed under: Death Practices, History of Funerals, Traditions on March 25th, 2011 | No Comments »
Kali, Hades, Anubis — all well-known figures of mythology that are associated with the process of death and the transition to the afterlife.
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Although the influence of European missionaries has altered the ancient customs of Hawaii, the practices of old ways still exists in some places today.
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Quincy Dowd and John Gebhart are only two among many who strove to “enlighten” the American public about, and it general to shed light on, the economics of the funeral.
Filed under: Death Practices, History of Funerals on January 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
There were two main arguments used by those who favored keeping American military dead in cemeteries overseas.
Filed under: Cemeteries, Death & Dying, Death Practices, Funeral Arrangements, History of Funerals on December 22nd, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The 2011 CDAS summer conference will examine how new interactive digital technologies affect the social relationships of those who are dying, mourners and descendants.
Filed under: Death & Dying, Death Care News, Death Investigation, Death Practices, Deathcare Careers, Grief and Grieving, Traditions on December 8th, 2010 | No Comments »
“Gawler’s men got to work after the autopsy, their goal to restore John F. Kennedy to the appearance of serene sleep.”
Filed under: Death Practices, History of Funerals, Traditions on October 11th, 2010 | No Comments »
