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Australian War Memorials

A guide to Australian War Memorials at home and abroad, including the Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Memorial and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Memorial

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The Death Deck: A lively party game

Would you take a selfie at a funeral? And what would be your swan song? Players are competing to dominate the Death Deck, a game about the ultimate taboo

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Mortal curiosities: Funeral museums around the world

Weird, wonderful and illuminating funeral museums around the world that could make you view life – and death – in a different way

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Scientists reveal ancient embalming ‘recipe’

Forensic research has uncovered evidence of an ancient Egyptian funeral ritual dating back 1,500 years earlier than previously thought

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Past and present: continuing bonds

Dr Lindsey Büster explores 10 death rituals held by mourners throughout history, to establish continuing bonds with loved ones

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Remembering 10 stars who died in 2017

A tribute to 10 much-loved actors, musicians and sport stars who died in 2017

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10 cemeteries to see before you die

A pick from Loren Rhoads’ travel book, 199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die, exploring beautiful and breathtaking burial grounds around the world

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A kind of serendipity: 199 Cemeteries To See Before You Die

Author Loren Rhoads talks about the passion which inspired her intriguing travel book and guide to cemetery tourism

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A Guide to Remembrance Day 2017

A guide to Remembrance Day 2017 and commemoration events being held across Australia on November 11

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Day of the Dead

A guide to the history and meaning of Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, with information on traditions, festivals, and food in Mexico and around the world, including art, costumes, face paint and sugar skulls

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Incredible vintage funeral photos from Australia’s past

These rare historical photos give a glimpse into the funeral profession in times gone by

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10 of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world

These old cemeteries around the world are stunning reminders of lives long since past

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Death around the world: Gaijatra festival, Nepal

The Nepali Gaijatra festival laughs in the face of death and brings joy where there is grief

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10 beautiful and unusual graves

Beautiful gravestones and memorial monuments that are as unique as the people they commemorate

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Colourful graves and cemeteries

These unusual headstones and rainbow coloured graveyards are vibrant tributes to lost loved ones

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