Celebrations of Death: The Anthropology of Mortuary Ritual

This revised edition of "Death Rituals: A Cross-Cultural Study" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of death rituals from around the world.

With a wide range of examples from different continents and epochs, this book provides a fascinating survey of the many ways in which cultures have approached death and mourning.

The authors use these examples to illustrate the various interpretations that anthropologists have placed on these rites, and to shed light on the universal themes that underlie human attitudes towards death.

This updated edition includes a new introduction that reviews recent developments in the field, making it an essential resource for both specialists and non-specialists interested in the study of death and culture.