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View more Victorian-era photographs in an interactive gallery.
Read about the history of funerals in America.
Learn more about home funerals.
Find out more about laws and regulations in your state.
View more Victorian-era photographs in an interactive gallery.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Photographing a loved one after their death was common practice in the 19th and
20th centuries, an integral part of the mourning and memorializing process. These
images recall a time when death played a more visible role in day-to-day life
and provide context to reflect on current attitudes about death in American society.
Read about the history of funerals in America.
Dying in America: A Chronology
Trace the evolution of the American way of death from the colonial days through the present. Along the way you'll find changes in beliefs about death and grief, the emergence of the funeral industry, developments in the field of medicine, and the impact of war.
Learn more about home funerals.
Ask an Expert
Our panel of home funeral guides and advocates responds to questions that viewers submitted in this unique online resource. Find out about the laws in your state, how to start the planning process and more.
Resources: Planning a Home Funeral
Find links to organizations and websites for articles, tips, downloadable guides and other information about having a funeral at home.
Find out more about laws and regulations in your state.
Ask an Expert
Our panel of home funeral guides and advocates responds to questions that viewers submitted in this unique online resource. Find out about the laws in your state, how to start the planning process and more.
Resources: Your Rights
Find links to organizations and websites with detailed information about laws
and regulations in states across the country, how to track legislation on this
issue, laws and regulations regarding funeral home funerals, and more.
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