Life After Death?: Inheritance, Burial Practices, and Family Heirlooms (19)
While death is a universal experience, the traditions that surround it differ from culture to culture. How should the body of the deceased be laid to rest? What should be done with his or her belongings? How can a person's legacy live on through traditions and keepsakes? This volume explores practices around the world, addressing the practical and spiritual considerations that come with death and encouraging readers to keep an open mind toward the rituals and beliefs of other cultures and turn a critical eye toward their own.
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SeriesGlobal Viewpoints
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ManufacturerGreenhaven Publishing (Greenhaven Publishing, Lucent Press and KidHaven Publishing)
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PublisherGreenhaven Publishing
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Publisher or imprintGreenhaven Publishing
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AuthorLusted, Marcia Amidon
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ISBN-13978-1-5345-0420-2
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size6" x 9"
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Reading Interest9,10,11,12
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# of Pages200
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Dewey Decimal393--dc23
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Guided Reading LevelZ
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Date Published2019
While death is a universal experience, the traditions that surround it differ from culture to culture. How should the body of the deceased be laid to rest? What should be done with his or her belongings? How can a person's legacy live on through traditions and keepsakes? This volume explores practices around the world, addressing the practical and spiritual considerations that come with death and encouraging readers to keep an open mind toward the rituals and beliefs of other cultures and turn a critical eye toward their own.