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450. How to Be Better at Death

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The Art and Ethics of Mortuary Care

This chapter examines the methods used by morticians to honor and present the deceased, such as the application of eye caps. It also engages with deeper philosophical questions regarding death and its diverse interpretations across cultures, advocating for a dignified approach to mortality.

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