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What Was the Purpose of the Professional Mourners in Ancient Egyptian Funeral Processions?

Question by Mrs. Spock: What was the purpose of the professional mourners in Ancient Egyptian funeral processions?
Wouldn’t their “grief” add to the real grief?

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to make people feel bad

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North Korean TV shows funeral grief – Massive crowds lined the streets during Kim Jong-Il’s funeral procession on Wednesday, December 28. North Korean television showed intense images of people mourning and grieving as the former leader’s body was driven by. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul, South Korea.

 

READER SUBMITTED: Vernon-Area Residents Invited To Free Program On

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The free programs, entitled "Coping with Grief and Loss during the Holidays", will be presented by Carmon Community Funeral Homes, by Mary's Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families in Windsor, and by Avon's New Day Counseling Center.
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Familiarity diminishes fright factor of 'creepy' jobs

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And though death usually elicits emotions of dread, sadness and grief, it also presents funeral director Jim Atticks an opportunity to serve the community. Though Halloween is a time to celebrate frightful sights and creepie crawlies, people who …
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Hope for the Holidays: Lake Ridge shares how to grieve well during the holiday

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PERSONAL SERVICE – Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers is a full service funeral home. Owner Santos Moreno and his staff, including LeeAnn Malone, invite you to take advantage of their free grief and healing resources this holiday season at …
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