Basic Info
Release: June 18, 2003
Runtime: 57 min
Status: Released
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A Family Undertaking
2003
57 min
Overview
Before the Civil War, preparing the dead for burial and funeral rites generally fell to friends and family members of the deceased. The 20th century saw the rise of the professional undertaker, a trend that changed American attitudes toward death and distanced grievers from their loved ones. This eye-opening film uncovers a growing movement advocating a return to a more traditional, personal approach to honoring the dead.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Crew
Elizabeth Westrate
Director
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