Ashes, Diamonds and the Transformation of Funeral Culture
E-Book, Englisch, 239 Seiten
ISBN: 978-3-647-67021-8
Verlag: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Kein
How do such "ash diamonds" figure into the mourning process? How do relatives deal with this phenomenon? What is the role of esthetics? How does the social environment react to this "metamorphosis"? And does this represent the renewal of the idea of relics? This book is based on interviews held with persons who decided to go this route of remembering their deceased loved ones. The authors also visited the production facilities of these precious stones, talked with experts about the process, and attended the delivery rituals. In addition to practical, theological, and sociological assessments, the volume includes case studies that provide a forum for those concerned to voice their opinions.