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“As Tears Go By” by Marianne Faithfull:
How a poignant song gained gravitas through the artist's life experiences -
“The Sea” by John Banville:
An astounding representation of the grieving mind -
Funeral Favors Offer Visitors a Tangible Memento:
Printed or engraved items allow for a personal touch
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Tag Archives: Cultural perspectives on death
Mongolian Air Sacrifice
The multi-stepped process for sending off a loved one with respect
Looking back to my junior high history class (or trying to anyway), I only remember learning about Genghis Khan and the Mongolian empire because I found their culture the most fascinating. It occurs to me now that we never spent … Continue reading
Funeral Rites in Ancient Iran
The ancient funeral rituals involved a unique tie to the New Year
Early Indo-Iranians, the group of people residing in present-day Iran, or ancient Mesopotamia, before the third century B.C.E., held beliefs and rituals surrounding death that involved a unique tie to the New Year.