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Loss, Grief, And Growth

Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life

CHAPTER

The Universal and Cultural Aspects of Grief

This chapter explores the universal and cultural aspects of grief, discussing the importance of both internal and external work in the grieving process. It delves into cultural rituals around mourning and the belief in America that seeing the deceased one last time is necessary for grieving and saying goodbye. The chapter also examines the cultural shift away from accepting death on its own terms with the rise of embalming and makeup in the funeral industry.

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