Do Funerals Matter? is a creative interweaving of historical, sociocultural, and research-based perspectives on death rituals, drawing from myriad sources to create a picture of what death rituals have been; and where, especially in the Western world, they are going. Death educators, researchers, counselors, clergy, funeral-service professionals, and others will appreciate the book’s theory- and research-based approach to the ways in which different cultural groups memorialize their dead. They will also find clear clinical and practical applications in the author’s exploration of the five ritual anchors of death-related ceremonial practice and help for professionals counseling the bereaved surrounding funerals.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Analysis: Examines historical and contemporary perspectives on death rituals.
- Research-Based Approach: Integrates findings from nearly three decades of research and teaching.
- Practical Applications: Provides insights for professionals in the field of bereavement and funerals.
- Cultural Perspectives: Explores how different cultural groups memorialize their dead.
Additional Information
This volume promises to fill an important gap in the cross-cultural literature on bereavement, while answering an important question for our generation: Do funerals matter?
