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Behind Glass — A Barcelona Death Ritual

Glass allows family and friends close proximity to their loved one who has died

Caitlin Doughty describes in detail numerous funerary practices from around the world in her book “From Here To Eternity.” One of the stops she makes is to the Altima funeral home in Barcelona, Spain. Here she learns about the Catalan … Continue reading

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