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Tag Archives: Victorian era
“A Baby’s Death” by Algernon Charles Swinburne
"A Baby's Death" by Algernon Charles Swinburne
A few years ago, friends of mine were thrilled by the arrival of their first son. Their joy quickly turned to horror and grief a few hours later when doctors informed them that the baby had a fatal heart defect. … Continue reading
The Revitalization of Tear Bottles
Ancient mourning ritual of capturing tears garners modern interest
The tradition of collecting one’s own tears in a lacrimatory, or tear bottle, dates back to ancient times. Tear bottles are made of terracotta or glass, and can measure up to four inches in height. In ancient Rome and Greece, … Continue reading
Memento Mori: Memorializing Loved Ones with Photographs
Pictures help people cope with bereavement
“Memento Mori,” which translates to “remember that you must die,” was a Victorian tradition of photographing loved ones who had died. The custom was practiced more in England than in the United States. In England, however, it was more common to … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Carry Your Loved One With You As Memorial Jewelry
Custom jewelry featuring remains of loved ones keeps the memories close
Our Tip of the Week: One of the great benefits of cremation is that you can carry the memory of your loved one — a person or pet — with you in a very tangible way. Memorial jewelry, popular in the Victorian … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Art, British Columbia, Canada, Cremains, Fine Art, Jewelry, Memorial, Memorial Jewelry, United States, Victorian era, Wearable Art
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Love in the Language of Flowers
A look at how floriography conveys different messages of love through the gift of flowers
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for every box of chocolate or card exchanged, there will be an insurmountable number of roses and other floral bouquets gifted to loved ones in celebration of this day of love. It … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Constantinople, Flower, Funeral, Gift, Language of flowers, Valentine, Valentine's Day, Victorian era
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