Why Death Photography Is So Helpful for Grief

The video explores the historical practice of postmortem photography, which emerged in the 1800s with the invention of daguerreotype photography. This practice allowed families to capture images of deceased loved ones, providing a way to cope with grief. Postmortem photos help people articulate their loss, maintain emotional connections, and preserve memories. Despite initial beliefs that these photos prolonged grief, modern research shows they can aid in the grieving process, especially for parents who have lost infants.

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