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ID: 602809
Title: Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral
Author: Todd Harra
Narrator: T. Ryder Smith
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:27:34
Language: English
Release date: 08-02-22
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: History, Health & Wellness, World, Death & Bereavement
Summary:
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? Whenand whydid 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 fromand what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death.
In Last Rites, author Todd Harra takes you on a fascinating exploration of American customs around death, burial, and remembrance, including:
Influences for American ritualsfrom medieval Europe, the Roman Empire, and ancient Egypt
When mourning fell out of fashionand how George Washingtons passing brought it back
Abraham Lincolns landmark funeral and its widespread impact
How technology, religion, media, and even grave robbers have shaped our traditions
Unknown soldiershow warfare influenced funeral and bereavement practices and vice versa
The future of our death ritesmushroom suits, green burial, body donation, flameless cremation, home funerals, and more
The rich story of the American funeral is one of constant evolution. 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.