An exploration of coffin-related rituals and practices in Scottish Presbyterian funerals

International journal for the Study of the Christian Church

Volumn 10, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 306-319

  Caswell, Glenys ^a  

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Author keywords

bereaved; coffin; deceased; mourner; rites of passage; ritual; Scottish Presbyterian funerals; visual symbol

Indexed keywords

EID: 79957807244     PISSN: 1474225X     EISSN: 17470234     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1474225X.2010.507723     Document Type: Article

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