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Celebrations of death : the anthropology of mortuary ritual

This illustrated history examines funeral rites and burial practices across diverse cultures and centuries, exploring how different societies honour the dead. It provides global examples ranging from the catacombs of Paris to the tombs of Borneo.

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Death/Life Manners and customs/Civilisation Ritual/Worship/Religion Burial/Archaeology/History Funeral rites and ceremonies/Manners and customs/Civilisation Psychology Culture

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