Summary - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Based On The Book By Caitlin Doughty

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Summary

SUMMARY 
  
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY CAITLIN DOUGHTY 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
  
CONTENT 
Introduction to the Crematory 
The Cremation Process 
Westwind and its People 
Body Removals 
The Business of Death 
Embalming and Body Preparation 
Infants and Other Special Cases 
Reflections on Death and Ritual 
Mortuary School and a Return to Westwind 
General Analysis 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
In Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty, the author recounts her experiences working in the American funeral industry, beginning with her time at a crematory. The narrative explores her transformation from a naive newcomer to a critical observer of modern death practices. Her initial romanticized view of death clashes with the often-gruesome realities of her job, leading her to question the industry's focus on embalming and expensive funerals. The story delves into the author's journey through mortuary school and her brief stint as a body transport driver, highlighting her growing dissatisfaction with the lack of meaningful rituals surrounding death. Through her experiences, she contrasts contemporary Western attitudes with historical and cultural approaches, ultimately advocating for a more honest and compassionate approach to mortality.

Duration: 26 minutes (00:25:39)
Publishing date: 2025-01-16; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —