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All the living and the dead : a personal investigation into the death trade / Hayley Campbell

by Hayley Campbell

An exploration of the death industry through interviews with those who work with the dead, including embalmers, grave diggers, and crime scene cleaners. It examines what motivates these professionals and how their work shapes their perspective on life and mortality.

Accession 20369 ISBN 9781526601391 Publisher Raven Books
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