Is the Cemetery Dead?

In 'Is the Cemetery Dead?

', David Charles Sloane delves into the evolving mourning rituals in American culture.

The book chronicles how traditional institutions like cemeteries, funeral homes, and hospitals are being reevaluated in favor of more personalized, environmentally responsible, and ethical means of grief.

Sloane discusses trends such as natural burials, cremations, and memorialization through public art, social media, and other non-traditional methods.

Drawing from his personal experiences and historical research, Sloane examines the future of cemeteries and the role of death and commemoration in contemporary American society.