Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Harra Todd
Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Harra Todd Author and undertaker Todd Harra shares a fascinating and oft-surprising exploration of the history and meaning of funeral rituals.Why do…
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Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Harra Todd
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? Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are? Why are funerals so expensive?
Ceremonies for honoring the deceased are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from--and what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death. Where does the tradition of viewing the body come from? In Last Rites, author Todd Harra takes readers on a fascinating exploration of American funeral customs--exploring where they came from, what they mean, and how they are still evolving.Funeral practices are always changing--sometimes due to technology, respect for tradition, shifting sensibilities, or even to thwart grave robbers.
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