MALCOTTI I.

Since time immemorial, the occurrence of death and adjoined burial ceremonies have been at the core of critical anthropological challenges that have depicted and proved the social-cultural value of this topic moment throughout the ages. Recently, several social factors, along with the development of biomedical techniques and the increasing...

Background: The care of patients in the terminal phase of their lives requires a broader approach that encompasses emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual support for the person. Methodology: This paper describes the "TeatroDiLetto", a project aimed at exploring the possibility, for terminally ill patients, to express their...

Social perceptions towards animals have, in recent decades, undergone important evolutions, towards a more inclusive view, focused on the recognition of the intrinsic value of all living forms. In this context, pet burial cemeteries are a testament to the human bond with the animal and the intensity of the emotional response that its breaking...

Several new alternatives to traditional burial have emerged through the years, including the communal cinerary urn option which involves the cremation of the deceased and the burial of their ashes in a shared burial, often located in a dedicated site, such as a memorial garden or a cemetery. Understanding the motivations and ethical...