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The High Cost of Dying

Name: The High Cost of Dying
ISBN: 9781779792563

Ruth Harmer,

English
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eBook - ePub

The High Cost of Dying

Ruth Harmer,

About this book

In The High Cost of Dying, Ruth Harmer delivers a groundbreaking and unflinching examination of the funeral industry in mid-20th-century America. First published during a period when death was a subject rarely discussed in public, Harmer's work stripped away euphemisms to reveal the financial, emotional, and cultural pressures surrounding the business of death. Through investigative reporting, personal accounts, and industry analysis, she exposes how funeral costs are driven not only by necessity but also by commercial practices, societal expectations, and a reluctance to confront mortality openly.

Harmer guides readers through the entire process—from the moment of death to burial—highlighting the choices offered to grieving families, the marketing techniques of funeral directors, and the fine line between service and exploitation. She raises critical questions about transparency, consumer rights, and the ethical responsibilities of those entrusted with life's final rites. Interwoven with her critique are stories of families navigating loss, sometimes finding comfort, sometimes burdened by debt and regret.

Far more than an exposé, The High Cost of Dying challenges cultural taboos and advocates for reform, urging readers to think critically about an industry that touches every life. Harmer's clear-eyed approach and commitment to fairness ensure the book remains as relevant to debates about end-of-life care and consumer protection as it was upon release. By illuminating the intersection of commerce, tradition, and grief, she created a work that continues to provoke discussion and inspire change.

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