106 Pages
25 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
106 Pages
25 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
106 Pages
25 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Built on original ethnographic research conducted by the author, this book offers a highly detailed and comprehensive account of funerary history and practices in Russia. Death and Funeral Practices in Russia provides rich data on mortality statistics, trends in the funeral market in contemporary Russia, the legal framework of funerary practices, as well as regional and demographic disparities.... Read more
1. The Russia: an introduction
2. History
3. Funeral industry law and regulation framework
4. Funeral directing industry
5. Cemeteries
6. Crematoriums
7. Transportation, mortuaries, and farewell halls
8. Religious belief and funerary practices
9. Typical funeral
10. Funeral costs
11. Commemoration and remembrance in the public sphere
Biography
Sergei Mokhov is Research Fellow in the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology at the Russian Academy of Science, Russia, and at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
