Denying Death

The transcript discusses how modern society tends to hide death, contrasting it with historical practices where death was more visible and integrated into daily life. It highlights the Victorian era's openness to death compared to today's sanitized view, especially in places like American supermarkets. The text also explores traditional funeral practices, the benefits of dying at home surrounded by family, and cultural perspectives on death, particularly in France. The narrative emphasizes that death was once a part of life, with people making last confessions and wishes, and how this awareness can bring certain advantages.

In what ways did religious practices influence the way people approached death?

How does the presence of death in daily life differ between modern society and historical contexts?