Art
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The Memory Picture concept in American funerals centers on creating a life-like illusion of the deceased to offer comfort to mourners. This practice follows strict aesthetic guidelines to shield mourners from the harsh reality of death, emphasizing passive observation rather than active engagement, which may hinder genuine emotional closure and connection with the deceased.
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In this series, we examine aspects of death and bereavement through art, olfaction, and imaginative thinking. Feel free to follow along at home and leave your take on this scented death meditation below. This Week’s Muse This month we are going to be examining human remains used in artistic pieces. Some of these works serve
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