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Why some cultural approaches to death feel more life-giving than others

My Mexican neighbors built an elaborate altar for their son and I'm jealous of how beautiful and alive their grief looks compared to my empty house.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Grief traditions that emphasize ongoing relationship and celebration can seem more nourishing than those focused on closure and moving on.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief rituals across cultures — what they accomplish?”

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