Hiding Death: The Hospital and Death Denial
It’s no secret that one of TalkDeath’s aims is to combat death denial, or repressing the reality that one day, we will all ...
Environment
Cemetery and Graveyard Trees: Folklore, Superstition and History
Why are certain trees (specifically the yew, cypress, and Eastern red cedar) common to cemeteries and older graveyards?
History & Art
Spooky Halloween History
It is the spookiest time of the year! Let’s dig a bit deeper into the history of our modern Halloween traditions, and get ...
Culture & Politics
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 ...
History & Art
Contemplation of a Decaying Corpse: The Japanese Art of Kusôzu
Kusōkan means ‘contemplation of the nine stages of a decomposing corpse’ and is the reflection on the repulsiveness of the body. But remember, ...
