Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral

by Todd Harra

Book Overview

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: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.6"