A lyrical exploration of evolving death practices in America, blending personal reflection and cultural analysis.
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A lyrical exploration of evolving death practices in America, blending personal reflection and cultural analysis.
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A mesmerizing trip across America to investigate the changing face of death in contemporary life Death in the United States is undergoing a quiet revolution. You can have your body frozen, dissected, composted, dissolved, or tanned. Your family can incorporate your remains into jewelry, shotgun shells, paperweights, and artwork. Cremations have more than doubled, and DIY home funerals and green burials are on the rise. American Afterlives is Shannon Lee Dawdy’s lyrical and compassionate account ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of death-related body handling; not graphic.
Profanity
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No evidence of profanity or strong language.
Substance use
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No evidence of alcohol or drug use.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Religious content
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Moderate discussion of death rituals tied to spiritual beliefs.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Minor cultural commentary on death practices in America.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence of self-harm or suicide themes.
Abuse & suffering
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No evidence of abuse or systemic suffering.
Other
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