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. |»
Our panel of guides and advocates from the Funeral Consumers Alliance, Final Passages, and the Funeral Ethics Organization responds to questions that viewers submitted. |»
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. |»
