All that is left after death of a loved one are physical parts. Funerals take place not for the deceased but for their loved ones, as an opportunity for release. Diverse cultures approach this difficult time in different ways, and embalmer John Lampe and funeral director Michael Rubino from Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation work with particulars groups to attend to their grievances. Listen to podcast below to hear about their stories.
The last stop: how preparations are made for a funeral
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Katerina Pappas, Staff Writer
Katerina Pappas is a staff writer at El Estoque and a former Features editor. They are a senior at Monta Vista and in their free time they like to listen to music and watch movies. Their favorite artists include Brockhampton and SHINee, their favorite movies are Mamma Mia, Forrest Gump and Whisper of the Heart.
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