Race differences in acceptance of cremation: religion, Durkheim, and death in the African American community

Research has demonstrated race differences in the acceptance and occurrence of cremation (International Cemetery and Funeral Association [ICFA], 2005). However, there has not been an attempt to explain these differences sociologically. Two phases of research were conducted to investigate race differ...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Authors: Buchanan, Tom (Author) ; Gabriel, Paige (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Sage 2015
In: Social compass
Year: 2015, Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 22-42
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Durkheim, Émile 1858-1917 / The Americas / Blacks / Cremation / Funeral rite / Cult of the dead
RelBib Classification:KBQ North America
RC Liturgy
Online Access: Volltext (doi)