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Life after Death. The role of Human Remains in a somewhat sustainable (After)life - Ana Lema Seabra

Life after Death. The role of Human Remains in a somewhat sustainable (After)life - Ana Lema Seabra

Update: 2025-04-18
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Funerary practices have been around since the dawn of humanity serving two main purposes: the need for body disposal and to help the grieving community process the loss. We will focus on mainland Portugal during the Medieval Period up to present day to provide a brief overview of how people have dealt with death, from evolving perceptions from the Past to Present, to the emergence of a “new type of dead” – human remains of archaeological provenance and the obstacles towards sustainability.

Article by Ana Lema Seabra, illustrated by Juliana Penkova

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Life after Death. The role of Human Remains in a somewhat sustainable (After)life - Ana Lema Seabra

Life after Death. The role of Human Remains in a somewhat sustainable (After)life - Ana Lema Seabra