A review by itschelseaw
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty

dark emotional funny informative medium-paced

3.75

A fascinating peek behind the curtain (coffin?) at the death industry in the United States, and how it's evolved due to wars, social norms and desires. I found it super fascinating to consider and it made me think a little bit more about my own mortality and how I'd like my death to be handled when the day comes. I appreciated Doughty sharing what about the funeral/mortuary industry she likes and what she found off putting, it definitely helped me be firm in my desire to be cremated versus embalmed.
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