Discover why Victorian death rituals still fascinate us today as author Paul Gambino discusses his book, Beyond the Veil, with Genevieve Keeney Vazquez, now available at The National Museum of Funeral History.

Dive into funeral customs, grief, and the compelling evolution of how we honor and remember the dead.

Order your copy of Beyond the Veilhere, and look for it in the museum gift shop!

Plan your visit to the museum today at nmfh.org and take a journey through over 30,000 square feet of fascinating history.

Subscribe to The Final Curtain Never Closes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Takeaways


Victorian mourning rituals deeply influenced today's funeral practices and attitudes toward grief.


The concept of memento mori—reminders of mortality—appears in cultures worldwide with varied expressions.


Practices like professional mourning and death symbolism reflect social status and collective grief in history.


Grave robbing once fueled medical research and led to unique protective measures at burial sites.


Societal approaches to grief and remembrance continue to evolve, highlighting the importance of respect and personal experience.

Discover why Victorian death rituals still fascinate us today as author Paul Gambino discusses his book, Beyond the Veil, with Genevieve Keeney Vazquez, now available at The National Museum of Funeral History.
Dive into funeral customs, grief, and the compelling evolution of how we honor and remember the dead.
Order your copy of Beyond the Veil <a href="Plan%20your%20visit%20to%20the%20museum%20today%20at%20nmfh.org%20and%20take%20a%20journey%20through%20over%2030,000%20square%20feet%20of%20fascinating%20history.%20%20Subscribe%20to%20The%20Final%20Curtain%20Never%20Closes%20on%20Apple%20Podcasts,%20Spotify,%20or%20wherever%20you%20get%20your%20podcasts.">here</a>, and look for it in the museum gift shop!
Plan your visit to the museum today at <a href="https://nmfh.org">nmfh.org</a> and take a journey through over 30,000 square feet of fascinating history.
Subscribe to The Final Curtain Never Closes on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-final-curtain-never-closes/id1664936967">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4x8VZuVdq5UQtnrY2b1IJS?si=b1c6ae4a9c744e0a">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your <a href="https://www.nmfh.org/haunting-stories-of-the-museums-hometown/">podcasts</a>.
Key Takeaways
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Victorian mourning rituals deeply influenced today's funeral practices and attitudes toward grief.
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The concept of memento mori&mdash;reminders of mortality&mdash;appears in cultures worldwide with varied expressions.
</li>
<li>
Practices like professional mourning and death symbolism reflect social status and collective grief in history.
</li>
<li>
Grave robbing once fueled medical research and led to unique protective measures at burial sites.
</li>
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Societal approaches to grief and remembrance continue to evolve, highlighting the importance of respect and personal experience.
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The National Museum of Funeral History presents The Final Curtain Never Closes, a podcast that tells the stories about the people behind our final rite of passage.

This series is part of the museum's larger mission to build and maintain a love of history and enriched understanding of our industry.

Virtual tours are available 24/7, but we'd love to see you in person. Plan your visit at www.nmfh.org. 

And remember, any day above ground is a good one!

The National Museum of Funeral History presents The Final Curtain Never Closes, a podcast that tells the stories about the people behind our final rite of passage.
This series is part of the museum's larger mission to build and maintain a love of history and enriched understanding of our industry.
Virtual tours are available 24/7, but we'd love to see you in person. Plan your visit at <a href="http://www.nmfh.org">www.nmfh.org</a>. 
And remember, any day above ground is a good one!

The Final Curtain Never Closes

The National Museum of Funeral History presents The Final Curtain Never Closes, a podcast that tells the stories about the people behind our final rite of passage.

This series is part of the museum's larger mission to build and maintain a love of history and enriched understanding of our industry.

Virtual tours are available 24/7, but we'd love to see you in person. Plan your visit at www.nmfh.org. 

And remember, any day above ground is a good one!

The National Museum of Funeral History presents The Final Curtain Never Closes, a podcast that tells the stories about the people behind our final rite of passage.
This series is part of the museum's larger mission to build and maintain a love of history and enriched understanding of our industry.
Virtual tours are available 24/7, but we'd love to see you in person. Plan your visit at <a href="http://www.nmfh.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.nmfh.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674242839098000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1eUszxGGKNoJjKnYiXLWw6">www.nmfh.org</a>. 
And remember, any day above ground is a good one!

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