Last Rites by Todd Harra

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/46940 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Last Rites Author: Todd Harra Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: mp3 Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Release date: 08-02-22 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 12 ratings Genres: Sociology Publisher's Summary: Why do we embalm the deceased? Why are funerals so expensive? Is there a reason coffins are shaped the way they are? Where does the tradition of viewing the body come from? Ceremonies for honoring the deceased are crucial parts of our lives, but few people know where our traditional practices come from—and what they reveal about our history, culture, and beliefs about death. In Last Rites, author Todd Harra takes listeners on a fascinating exploration of American funeral customs—exploring where they came from, what they mean, and how they are still evolving.