The Victorians were open about death ; later , it became a topic of discomfort . These days , people are starting to talk more about dying . Journalist Kate Sweeney 's new book explores customs of mourning in America . More often than not , stories about death arise from the pen of someone who has been touched by loss . She talks with the author and her subjects about their experiences as they prepare for funerals or memorial services.
The Victorians were open about death ; later , it became a topic of discomfort . These days , people are starting to talk more about dying . Journalist Kate Sweeney 's new book explores customs of mourning in America . She talks with the author and her subjects about their experiences as they prepare for funerals or memorial services.