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The Changing Landscape of Funeral Practices in America
TLDR The funeral industry in America is undergoing a transformation as people are moving away from traditional practices and embracing more personalized and unique ways to honor their loved ones. This shift is influenced by factors such as the exposure of the funeral industry's exploitation, changing cultural and religious beliefs, and a desire for more individualized and meaningful funeral experiences.
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Since the 1960s, the funeral industry has dictated a specific way for Americans to be presented upon their death, but this is starting to change.
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The American funeral industry has been exposed as taking advantage of vulnerable people during their time of grief.
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The book "The American Way of Death" written in the 1960s had a significant impact on changing people's views on funerals, leading to a rise in cremation rates.
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Abraham Lincoln's embalming of his son and subsequent whistle stop tour after death started the trend of embalming in America that lasted for over a century.
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The counterculture movement and the decline of religious influence led to a shift in funeral practices, with people exploring different spiritual beliefs and breaking away from traditional ideas of funerals.
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Funeral practices have become more personalized and less rigid, with people opting for memorial services and celebrations of life, incorporating specific requests such as playing certain music, serving alcohol, and scattering ashes in unique locations like a favorite dog park.
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Funeral practices have become more personalized and less rigid, with people opting for memorial services and celebrations of life, incorporating specific requests such as playing certain music, serving alcohol, and scattering ashes in unique locations like a favorite dog park.
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Society & Culture
