Winner, 2020 JDC-Herbert Katzki Award for Writing Based on Archival Material, given by the Jewish Book Council The astonishing story of the efforts of scholars

From rookie mistakes and runaway corpses to screaming dead men and unusual requests, a collection of stories by funeral directors.

Szabo presents a thorough bibliographical examination of the funeral industry and related subjects. Most citations are annotated, with special notes on editions

This book delves into the richness of funerary practices reflected in some 3000 urnfield graves excavated throughout the Netherlands in order to reconstruct the

Explores career opportunities for those interested in becoming a funeral director, embalmer, coroner, medical examiner, or pathologist.