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We explore how death rituals, death care practices and bereavement from around the world are shaped by culture, politics, history and religion.

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Keepers of Culture: The Sacred History and Art of Caring for Black Deceased Bodies

When we were brought to America as slaves, our sacred rituals and practices were stripped from us, particularly those pertaining to the care ...
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Rainbows in the Cemetery: LGBTQ+ Representation on Gravestones

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