The Story of Death
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin13964539012021-08-03T06:23:05Z The Story of Death Weigel, Daniel J. Architecture death funeral burial Each civilization from around the world has developed distinct rituals to cope with death. These customs are deeply rooted in the local culture and reflect the experiences of the deceased’s life, their journey to the afterlife, and the emotional suffering of the loved ones. In today’s transient, secular society, knowledge and attitudes about these rich funeral customs have become more fragmented and superficial. This thesis provides an educational and architectural exploration of the funeral process and the multicultural transition from life to death and beyond.As home to the world’s leading maker of caskets, Batesville, Indiana, will be the setting for this new Museum of Death. The architecture will explore the timeless and universal themes associated with death, life, and grieving, such as earth/sky, light/dark, order/chaos, and anguish/serenity. Meanwhile, the exhibits, aimed at both general tourists and funeral directors, will acknowledge the importance of ritual in the difficult process of mourning through the art of storytelling. Artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays will document a journey through permanent and temporary exhibits. Much like the grieving process, visitors will be encouraged to progress through different stages focused on a different period or culture. The experience of this project will aim to reintroduce meaning and reflection into contemporary funeral practices so as to encourage deeper exploration of the meaning behind these rituals and to help redefine the funeral’s role in coping with the death of a loved one by telling the story of a life well-lived. 2014-10-23 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1396453901 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1396453901 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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