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”The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.”

- Marcus Tullius Cicero
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French Death Traditions: A Note on the Door

A simple French death tradition calls for the community to leave a word of comfort at the door of the bereaved

The French are not shy when it comes to literary self-expression, for their cultural history, while well renowned for wine and cuisine, also boasts no shortage of creative greats. From Balzac to Jean-Paul Sartre, the country’s great writers have one … Continue reading

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