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Unbelievable historic funeral traditions that will genuinely surprise you

From Egyptian mummification to Victorian mourning codes, these historic funeral traditions reveal how humans have always ...
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X forgotten funeral practices from the 1960s

Remember the 1960s? Funeral customs were a world away from today's quick services. Dive into 14 forgotten rituals that once ...
The Register-Herald

Exhibit peers into culture of mourning in Victorian America

The Greenbrier Historical Society has opened its latest exhibit, “The Good Death: Mourning Culture in Victorian America.” This exhibit invites visitors to step back in time and explore the intriguing ...
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Mourning covers : the cultural and postal history of mourning covers : letters edged in black : harbingers of death, messengers of grief / by Ernest A. Mosher ; in ...

Part I, The culture, history and nature of mourning -- Part II, Types of mourning covers -- Part III, Mourning covers in color -- Part IV, Frankings, ratings and markings -- Part V, Special covers, ...
Herald & Review

'Mourning Moore' tours in Clinton give glimpse into Victorian funeral customs

CLINTON — A Clinton museum is sharing stories of sorrow this Halloween season.