How The American Way of Death Exposed The Funeral Industry

Before the turn of the century, the American funeral was simple “to the point of starkness,” said investigative journalist, Jessica Mitford. 

But somewhere along the timeline, that all changed, and funerals became the opulent affairs we know them as today. 

Now, there’s nothing wrong with turning a funeral into a fancy party, however, what Jessica exposed was very wrong indeed.

Her book never talks about the feelings of death, just the business of it.

Her book told the story of underhanded practices, scams, and taking advantage of people in their weakest moments. 

It’s  horrifying look into the funeral industry in the 1960’s changed everything. 

It led to Congressional hearing on the funeral industry and led to lasting changes. 

That’s how her book changed the world. How will your book change the world

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