Nonreligious Afterlife: Emerging Understandings of Death and Dying

Death Cafés are informal events that bring people together for conversations about death and related issues. These events connect strangers from across a range of backgrounds, including healthcare workers, hospice volunteers, and funeral directors, among others. Based on an analysis of focus groups...

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Published in:	Religions
Main Authors:	Chris Miller, Lori G. Beaman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Subjects:	nonreligion death and dying Death Café afterlife nonreligious afterlife
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/1/104

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