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History of Professional Mourning

Professional mourners have served a vital role in funeral traditions for thousands of years. Explore how this ancient practice has evolved across cultures and continents.

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Victorian Era

From Victorian "Mutes" to Modern Services: A Brief Western Continuation

In 19th-century London, funerals sometimes included professional attendants called funeral bearers or "mutes" who set a solemn tone for processions.

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