{"product_id":"book-fy6p","title":"Last Rites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Untold Story of American Funeral and Mourning Traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eWhy do we embalm the deceased? Why are funerals so expensive? Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are? When-and why-did we start viewing the deceased? Ceremonies for honoring the departed are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from-and what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLast Rites\u003c\/em\u003e, author Todd Harra takes you on a fascinating exploration of American customs around death, burial, and remembrance, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e• Influences for American rituals-from medieval Europe, the Roman Empire, and ancient Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e• When mourning fell out of fashion-and how George Washington's passing brought it back\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e• Abraham Lincoln's landmark funeral and its widespread impact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e• How technology, religion, media, and even grave robbers have shaped our traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e• Unknown soldiers-how warfare influenced funeral and bereavement practices … and vice versa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e• The future of our death rites-mushroom suits, green burial, body donation, flameless cremation, home funerals, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eThe rich story of the American funeral is one of constant evolution. Whether you're planning a funeral service or are simply intrigued by the meaning behind American burial practices, \u003cem\u003eLast Rites\u003c\/em\u003e is an informative and compelling exploration of the history-and future-of the ceremonies we use to say farewell to those who have departed this world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49357385171248,"sku":"BDfy6p","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49357385269552,"sku":"ZEfy6p","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49357385236784,"sku":"ZMfy6p","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/fy6p-cover.jpg?v=1761181867","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-fy6p","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}