Preserving Death: Funerary Objects
We get into the Halloween spirit with a podcast on death-related objects in the Society’s collection. Curator Matt Anderson provides an overview of changing funeral customs, and then shares a look at a casket, a hearse, tombstones, and more.
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November 5th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
What an interesting look at our past funeral practices! I enjoyed seeing the various objects associated with death. And thanks for the great information! It reminds me of the photos I once saw of my college roommate’s great-aunt, who was a nun, laying in her simple wooden casket surrounded by straw. Thanks, Matt, for the great podcasts you all are producing at the MNHS.
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January 13th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Though my blog is in its infancy, it seeks to explain historical and other interesting facts about why we do what we do in today’s funerals. You may find it interesting, be sure to bookmark it and visit often as it grows!
http://www.funeraryramblings.blogspot.com
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