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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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The Traditional Death Rites of the Yoruba

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Understanding Autism and the Hyperfixation on Death: Exploring the Link Between Autistic Traits and Mortality Obsessions

The first time I saw death was at my great-grandma’s funeral service. I was four years old, and my dad let me wear ...
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When I conceptualize my own death, I imagine the comfort of listening to this playlist I have spent an entire lifetime curating.
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          • Careers in Death Care: A Day in the Life of a Cremation Technician In this instalment of our ongoing series, Careers in Death…
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          • Driving the Dead, A History of the Hearse Hearses are among the most identifiable symbols of death. Join…
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          • Green Burial Updates Green Burial Updates 2021 Just like your grandmother's perennials in early spring, the term…
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          • Talking to Children About Death, Guide and Resources Talking to Children About Death, Guide and Resources Since death talk is what we are all about, here…
          • high priestess grief On Carrying Heavy Things: Exploring Grief and Tarot Cards I didn’t mean to become a death witch. Grief worker…
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