Why humans care for the bodies of the deceased
In tracing the history and culture of corpses, a new book shows the importance of remembrance to our species. The ancient
In tracing the history and culture of corpses, a new book shows the importance of remembrance to our species. The ancient
Rebecca Lloyd is Compassionate Communities project worker for Milford Care Centre in Limerick
Imagine what it would be like to live your life and then at the end of it, everything you were was erased?
USA – In Alabama cemeteries, cast-iron was used to make grave covers to prevent erosion and also for headstones,
UK – From 18th century religious battles over the revival of cremation to colouring tattoo ink with ashes, Thomas Laqueur on
There are many books intended to help people deal with the trauma of bereavement, but few which explore the reality of death itself. How We Die sets out to explain exactly what happens to each of us when we die. Sherwin B. Nuland – with over 30 years’ experience as a surgeon –
Funeral Director Peadar Farrelly has no fear of death. He already knows that his own funeral will be a well planned
USA – Why rethinking the way we handle the dead could be a boon to the environment and your wallet.
UK – The UK is billed as being the best place in the world to die, but the picture in the capital is far less rosy than national