Throughout human history, the body has held special significance to numerous cultures, and ceremonies have been performed around and with the body for centuries. ‘Laying the body to rest’ is an integral part of the grieving process, and a great deal hangs upon it. Whether it’s a rain-drenched funeral with all the trimmings or a […]
Tag Archives: funerals
A Poor Economy Means More Unclaimed Bodies
2 November, 2012 – 10:57 am
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By s.e. smith
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Posted in economy
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Tagged burial, economic indicators, funerals
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The High Creep of Funeral Costs
One of the great outcomes of the publication of The American Way of Death was increased consumer scrutiny of a lot of topics relating to funerals, including extremely high costs. Mitford’s expose pointed out that funerals were ridiculously expensive, and not only that, but many funeral directors preyed on consumers with very sleazy, transparent tactics […]
23 March, 2011 – 10:44 am
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By s.e. smith
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Posted in politics
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Tagged class, death, dying, funeral costs, funeral industry, funerals
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