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I'm a PhD student researching the role of the archaeological dead in contemporary British society. Think of this as a scrapbook of all the interesting links, snippets of information and random bits and bobs I come across pertaining to death, dying and the dead. Enjoy?!

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    Earning a Living in Death

    It’s a typical conversation starter for most people to inquire as to what one does for a living. Sometimes we’re fascinated by the work other people do, sometimes we want to compare our jobs to that of someone else – sometimes though, we learn about jobs that just seem so unconventional and bizarre that we’re at a loss for words. Nevertheless, death is an industry in its own right and while it can be an unpleasant job for the vast majority of us to understand, it’s a job that someone has to handle.

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