From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
Caitlin Doughty
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Society & Culture History
Ever wondered how different cultures deal with death and mourning?
How is the vibrant spectacle of Días de los Muertos in Mexico City connected to the personal journey of Sarah Chavez, a grieving mother?
What can we learn from the ancient practice of open-air pyre cremation in Crestone, Colorado?
How do the unique death rituals in Tana Toraja, Indonesia blur the lines between life and death?
And what do human skulls, or ñatitas, mean to the people of La Paz in Bolivia?
Dive into this captivating narrative that takes you on an enlightening journey through diverse death rituals around the world.
Ever wondered how different cultures deal with death and mourning?
How is the vibrant spectacle of Días de los Muertos in Mexico City connected to the personal journey of Sarah Chavez, a grieving mother?
What can we learn from the ancient practice of open-air pyre cremation in Crestone, Colorado?
How do the unique death rituals in Tana Toraja, Indonesia blur the lines between life and death?
And what do human skulls, or ñatitas, mean to the people of La Paz in Bolivia?
Dive into this captivating narrative that takes you on an enlightening journey through diverse death rituals around the world.
Key Ideas
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#1
Could Embracing Death Like Other Cultures Transform the American Funeral Industry?
01 Jan 1970
01:57
01:57
#2
Ancient Flames, Modern Love: The Revival of Open-Air Pyre Cremation in Crestone, Colorado
01 Jan 1970
02:57
02:57
#3
Does Death Really Mean the End for the People of Tana Toraja?
01 Jan 1970
02:44
02:44
#4
Dancing with Death: A Grieving Mother's Journey through Mexico's Días de los Muertos
01 Jan 1970
02:54
02:54
#5
Could Human Bodies Nurture the Earth After Death: The Revolutionary Concept of 'Human Composting'?
01 Jan 1970
02:34
02:34
#6
Altima Funeral Home: A Modern Approach to Death and Dignity in Barcelona
01 Jan 1970
02:29
02:29
#7
Is Japan Redefining the Concept of Life, Death, and Mourning Through Technology?
01 Jan 1970
02:13
02:13
#8
The Power of Skulls: Discovering the Unique Bond, Beliefs, and Revelry of Ñatitas in Bolivia
01 Jan 1970
02:43
02:43
#9
Can Global Death Rituals Inspire a More Environmentally-Friendly Approach to Burials in the West?
01 Jan 1970
02:25
02:25
#10
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
01:52
01:52
About Author
Caitlin Doughty is a mortician, author, and advocate for death acceptance. She wrote "From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death" as part of her mission to explore and demystify death practices across cultures. In the book, she shares her experiences and insights from various corners of the globe, examining how different communities honor the deceased. Doughty's work aims to encourage more open conversations about death and to propose alternative ways of dealing with the end of life in modern society.
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