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Todd Harra Last Rites (Hardback). Author: Todd Harra. Why are funerals so expensive?. Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are?. Title: Last Rites. Format: Hardback. Release Date: 09/12/2022. Release Year: 2022. Item Length: 160mm. Further DetailsTitle: Last Rites Condition: New Subtitle: The Evolution of the American Funeral Author: Todd Harra Format: Hardback ISBN-10: 1683648056 EAN: 9781683648055 ISBN: 9781683648055 Publisher: Sounds True Inc Genre: Society & Culture Topic: Social Sciences Release Date: 09/12/2022 Description: 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 from - and 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 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. Here you’ll 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 undertaker’s 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 you’re 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 history - and future - of the ceremonies we use to say farewell to those who have departed this world. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 235mm Item Length: 160mm Item Width: 29mm Item Weight: 493g Release Year: 2022 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
