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Tag Archives: Burial options
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Exploring Shared Burial of Pets and Owners
Human-pet co-burial is more common than you might think
The bond between humans and their pets is a special and enduring connection that transcends words. For centuries, animals have been cherished members of our families, offering companionship, comfort, and unwavering loyalty. It’s no wonder that many people want to … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Burial options, burial traditions, Death of a pet, Pets
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Annang Funeral Tradition as Rite of Passage
The Annang people of Nigeria understand "good death" as transition to status of ancestor
The Annang people of Southeastern Nigeria consider death to be natural only when someone dies of old age, according to Dominic Umoh, Ph.D., a lecturer at the University of Agriculture in Makurd, Nigeria. If someone dies young from disease or … Continue reading
Coffin or Batmobile? The Work of Gregor Haiduk
Haiduk's controversial coffins raise a pertinent question: are there unspoken rules on how we ought to be buried?
“To me, for example, a coffin is more than just a container fulfilling certain standards,” says Polish-born designer Gregor Haiduk. Haiduk has long been designing coffins that challenge our conception of what a traditional coffin ought to be; his visions … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Burial options, Coffin, Death, German design, Gregor Haiduk, Haiduk, modern coffin, Polish designer
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