The Illustrious History of the Hearse. John Perry.
by Perry, John; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 63Family. Publisher: History Magazine, 2003ISSN: 1522-3213;.Subject(s): Funeral rites and ceremonies | Hearses (Vehicles)DDC classification: 050 Summary: "Death is universal and claims everyone. Our remains, of course, must be disposed of in some way that usually involves ceremonial practices. These can include everything from coffins and shrouds to trinkets and stone monuments--all dictated by cultural beliefs, traditions and even fashion. Perhaps the most notable of these in the West was the 19th-century hearse." (HISTORY MAGAZINE) The author reflects on the history behind the development of the hearse.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: The Illustrious History of the Hearse, April/May 2003; pp. 33-35.
"Death is universal and claims everyone. Our remains, of course, must be disposed of in some way that usually involves ceremonial practices. These can include everything from coffins and shrouds to trinkets and stone monuments--all dictated by cultural beliefs, traditions and even fashion. Perhaps the most notable of these in the West was the 19th-century hearse." (HISTORY MAGAZINE) The author reflects on the history behind the development of the hearse.
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