Death and Funeral Practices in Russia (Routledge International Focus on Death and Funeral Practices) - Softcover

Mokhov, Sergei

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367721538 ISBN 13: 9780367721534

Publisher: Routledge, 2024

Synopsis

Built on original ethnographic research conducted by the author, this book offers a highly detailed and comprehensive account of funerary history and practices in Russia. Death and Funeral Practices in Russia provides rich data on mortality statistics, trends in the funeral market in contemporary Russia, the legal framework of funerary practices, as well as regional and demographic disparities.

The first part of the book presents an in-depth account of the historical development of funerary practice in Russia, charting the emergence and evolution of funeral traditions and customs in the country from the Russian Empire to the collapse of the USSR. Having explored the wider historical context surrounding funerary culture in Russia, the second part of the book explores the key features of the funeral industry in post-Soviet times, highlighting critical changes and areas of continuity. Topics explored include the death care industry in Russia, the key features of the typical funeral in the country, cemetery and crematorium provision, the technicalities and legalities of burial and cremation, and the illegal practices within the funeral market.

A truly unique offering, the book is essential reading for academics, policy makers and practitioners interested in the history and legal, technical and professional aspects of the funerary industry in Russia.

About this title

About the Author

Sergei Mokhov is Research Fellow in the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology at the Russian Academy of Science, Russia, and at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367721538
• ISBN 13: 9780367721534
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 106