Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral

by Todd Harra

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The Untold Story of American Funeral and Mourning Traditions

Why do we embalm the deceased? Why are funerals so expensive? Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are? When--and why--did we start viewing the deceased? Ceremonies for honoring the departed 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...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1683648056

ISBN13:9781683648055

Release Date:August 2022

Publisher:Sounds True

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.8" x 8.6"

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History Social Science Social Sciences

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