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The Encyclopedia of Cremation (2005)
Book
Davies, D. J., & Mates, L. H. (Eds.). (2005). The Encyclopedia of Cremation. Ashgate

The Encyclopedia of Cremation is the first major reference resource focused on cremation. Spanning many world cultures it documents regional histories, ideological movements and leading individuals that fostered cremation whilst also presenting crema... Read More about The Encyclopedia of Cremation.

'Forms of Disposal' (2005)
Book Chapter
Davies, D. J. (2005). 'Forms of Disposal'. In K. Garces-Foley (Ed.), Death and Religion in a Changing World (228-245). Routledge

‘Welfare, Spirituality and the Quality of Life and Place’ (2005)
Book Chapter
Davies, D. J. (2005). ‘Welfare, Spirituality and the Quality of Life and Place’. In A. Bäckström (Ed.), Welfare and Religion: A Publication to Mark the Fifth Anniversary of the Uppsala Institute for Diaconal and Social Studies (88-96). DVI

Studying Local Churches: A Handbook (2005)
Book
Cameron, H., Richter, P. J., Davies, D. J., & Ward, F. (Eds.). (2005). Studying Local Churches: A Handbook. SCM Press

This practical handbook - aimed at final year undergraduates, Masters-level students, student ministers, church leaders and policy makers interested in local faith communities - guides readers through the various tools, methods of analysis and resear... Read More about Studying Local Churches: A Handbook.

A Brief History of Death (2005)
Book
Davies, D. J. (2005). A Brief History of Death. Blackwell

The act of death itself and the rituals surrounding it vary enormously and shed a fascinating light on the cultures of which they are a part. In this brief and lively history, Douglas Davies – internationally acknowledged as one of the leading expert... Read More about A Brief History of Death.