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They say that death is the last great taboo in Western society. However death was the guest of honour in Philly last week. ...
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Sitting Shiva: What You Need To Know About This Jewish Custom

When a death occurs outside of our religious and cultural background it can add to what is already a disorienting experience. Will the ...
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Countless books and academic articles have been written on the question of why we memorialize the dead. That question is one that inspires ...
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