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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 time for remembrance and festivity

The Mexican Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a colourful reminder of our own mortality

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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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Death around the world: Obon, Japan

Discover Japan’s Buddhist festival of remembrance, Obon, celebrated with fire, dancing and family reunions

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