Julian Litten, historian who traced changing death and burial practices and ‘loved a good funeral’
Julian Litten, the historian who has died aged 76, dedicated much of his life to death and its rituals, embracing the idea of ...
Egyptian priestess’ burial chamber unearthed after 4,000 years: ‘Sensational discovery’
A burial chamber containing the remains of an ancient Egyptian priestess has been unearthed after nearly 4,000 years. Named ...
Old Japan funeral home offers ‘coffin-lying’ service to let people reflect on life and death
Coffin cafe’ innovation sees young people flock to funeral home to lie down in open caskets, take photographs, come to terms with death.