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Last Rites audiobook

  • By: Todd Harra
  • Category: General, History, Modern
  • Length: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
  • Publish date: August 02, 2022
  • Language: English
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Last Rites Audiobook 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? 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.

In Last Rites, author Todd Harra takes you on a fascinating exploration of American customs around death, burial, and remembrance, including:
* Influences for American rituals–from medieval Europe, the Roman Empire, and ancient Egypt
* When mourning fell out of fashion–and how George Washington’s passing brought it back
* Abraham Lincoln’s landmark funeral and its widespread impact
* How technology, religion, media, and even grave robbers have shaped our traditions
* Unknown soldiers–how warfare influenced funeral and bereavement practices … and vice versa
* The future of our death rites–mushroom suits, green burial, body donation, flameless cremation, home funerals, and more

The rich story of the American funeral is one of constant evolution. 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.

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Last Rites Full Details

Length 10 hours 30 minutes
Author Todd Harra
Category
Publisher Recorded Books, Inc.
Release date August 02, 2022
ISBN 9781705064214

Subjects

The publisher of the Last Rites is Recorded Books, Inc.. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is General, History, Modern

Additional info

The publisher of the Last Rites is Recorded Books, Inc.. The imprint is Recorded Books, Inc.. It is supplied by Recorded Books, Inc.. The ISBN-13 is 9781705064214.

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