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Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice by Sharon Gee-Mascarello
There is no other book on the subject that is as complete and up to date in its coverage of the art and science of embalming, restorative arts, and mortuary cosmetology for students and practitioners.
eBook - Do funerals matter? The Purposes and Practices of Death Rituals in Global Perspective by William G. Hoy
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Based on nearly three decades of research and teaching on funeral rites, this volume promises to fill an important gap in the cross-cultural literature on bereavement, while answering an important question for our generation: Do funerals matter?
eBook - Encyclopedia of cremation by Davies & Mates (Eds.)
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The first major reference resource focused on cremation, discussing world cultures, ideological movements and leading individuals.
eBook - The Green Burial Guidebook by Elizabeth Fournier
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Fournier points the way to green burial practices that consider both the environmental well-being of the planet and the economic well-being of loved ones.
The Evolution of the British Funeral Industry in the 20th Century by Brian Parsons
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The Evolution of the British Funeral Industry in the 20th Century examines the shifts that have taken place in the funeral industry since 1900, focusing on the figure of the undertaker and exploring how organisational change and attempts to gain recognition as a professional service provider saw the role morph into that of 'funeral director'. This book examines how the occupation has sought to reposition itself and how the 'funeral director' has become an essential functionary in funerary practices.

Anatomy.TV
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3D computer-generated models of human anatomy. You may manipulate the images by rotating, zooming, and peeling away layers, while viewing accompanying text. Also contains interactive quizzes.
Canadian Business and Current Affairs Database
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Canadian content that covers topics such as current events, business, education, science and medicine, arts, law, academia, and lifestyles.
ProQuest One Social Sciences
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Offers high-quality titles spanning anthropology, criminology, international relations, library science, linguistics, political science, social work, and sociology.
CINAHL
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CINAHL Plus® with Full Text is a robust collection of full text for nursing & allied health journals, providing full text for more than 770 journals indexed in CINAHL®. This authoritative file contains full text for many of the most used journals in the CINAHL index, with no embargo. CINAHL Plus with Full Text is the core research tool for all areas of nursing and allied health literature. Full text coverage dates back to 1937.
ProQuest One Health & Nursing
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Provides a diverse mix of scholarly literature (1300 full-text peer-reviewed journals), clinical training videos (demonstrating best-practice techniques), reference materials, and evidence-based resources — including dissertations and systematic reviews.
Health and Wellness
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Provides access to nearly 400 health and medical journals, as well as other full text content.
Health and Medicine
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Provides access to leading medical journals and reference books, as well as nursing and allied health information.

Associations

Canadian Funeral Trade Association
Membership consist of individuals, partnerships and corporations engaged in the business of supplying goods and services to the funeral service industry
Cremation Association of North America
An international 501 (c)(6) trade association of over 3,300 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, consultants and students.
Funeral Service Association of Canada
A collective voice of the Canadian funeral professional of all the provinces
Funeral Service Association of Nova Scotia
An association dedicated to the professional development of its members
ICCFA: International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association
ICCFA's mission is "To provide exceptional education, networking and legislative guidance and support to progressive cemetery, funeral and cremation professionals worldwide."

Death & Dying

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation
The EKR Foundation is a volunteer-based organization inspired by the life of psychiatrist, humanitarian, and hospice pioneer Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.
MAID: Medical Assistance In Dying
Information from Health Canada about medical assistance in dying, including the requirements of the federal law, eligibility and how the request process works.
Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association
Promotes the philosophy and principles of palliative care through networking, education, advocacy and research

Statistics and Demographics

Deaths and Mortality Rates By Age Group in Canada
Statistics Canada Table 13-10-0710-01. Describes the number of deaths in Canada, 2019-2023 as a number and as a rate per 1000. Can be broken down by province.

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