Nonreligious Afterlife: Emerging Understandings of Death and Dying

Death Cafés are informal events that bring people together for conversations about death and related issues. These events connect strangers from across a range of backgrounds, including healthcare workers, hospice volunteers, and funeral directors, among others. Based on an analysis of focus groups...

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Authors: Miller, Chris (Author) ; Beaman, Lori G. 1963- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2024
In: Religions
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B Nonreligion
B nonreligious afterlife
B Afterlife
B Death Café
B death and dying
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