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Death, Dying, and the Afterlife
Sunday, October 16, 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Lecture 7. American Death Rituals. In America, death rituals display a remarkable diversity and range from the minimalist to the extravagant. Chart the evolution of American funerals by looking at three major periods: the traditional (exemplified by Puritan burial rites), the modern (characterized by professionalization), and the post-modern (where loved ones play a more active role).
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