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Name: Curtains
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Tom Jokinen

"Curtains" follows Tom Jokinen, a Finnish native turned Canadian undertaker, as he delves into the modern funeral landscape. Born of skepticism toward secular practices, Jokinen uncovers both the ordinary and the extraordinary aspects of funeral rites, shedding light on the industry’s commercial dynamics and the true nature of the services offered to grieving families.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Memoir/Professional Memoir

Authors: Tom Jokinen

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