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Series
Studies in funerary archaeology volume Volume 12
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A fascinating and oft-surprising exploration of the history and meaning of funeral rituals"--
"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. In Last Rites, author Todd Harra takes you on a fascinating exploration of American customs around death, burial, and remembrance" -- From book jacket....