Representations of Death

<p>Drawing upon a rare and highly original ethnography of contemporary mortuary practices <em>Representations of Death</em> takes the reader through the medical bureaucratic commercial and ritual aspects of death Going behind the scenes at hospitals funeral parlours crematoria and cemeteries as well as holding poignant in-depth interviews with bereaved women Bradbury has been able to illuminate the very different perspectives of the deathwork professional and the grieving relative. Illustrated with stunning photographs this fascinating book makes a significant contribution to the growing literature in death studies.</p>