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Last Rites: The Evolution Of The American Funeral
Sounds True
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9781683648055
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Author and undertaker Todd Harra shares a fascinating and oft-surprising exploration of the history and meaning of funeral rituals. Why do we embalm the deceased? Why are funerals so expensive? Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are? Where does the tradition of viewing the body come from? Ceremonies for honoring the deceased are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come fromand what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death. In Last Rites, author Todd Harra takes readers on a fascinating exploration of American funeral customsexploring where they came from, what they mean, and how they are still evolving. Funeral practices are always changingsometimes due to technology, respect for tradition, shifting sensibilities, or even to thwart grave robbers. Here youll learn about the ancient influences for American rites, how the funerals of political figures and fallen soldiers shaped our practices, answers to the most puzzling enigmas about the undertakers craft, and much more. The American funeral continues to evolve. Today, many people are turning to approaches such as green burial, mushroom suits, Aquamation (flameless cremation), and even composting. Whether youre planning a funeral service or are simply intrigued by the meaning behind American burial practices, Last Rites is an informative and compelling exploration of the historyand futureof the ceremonies we use to say farewell to those who have departed this world.
- | Author: Todd Harra
- | Publisher: Sounds True
- | Publication Date: Aug 02, 2022
- | Number of Pages: 288 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover/History
- | ISBN-10: 1683648056
- | ISBN-13: 9781683648055
- Author:
- Todd Harra
- Publisher:
- Sounds True
- Publication Date:
- Aug 02, 2022
- Number of pages:
- 288 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Hardcover/History
- ISBN-10:
- 1683648056
- ISBN-13:
- 9781683648055