Union County - Westfield - Westfield Historical Society’s January First Wednesday Luncheon: “Victorian Death & Mourning Traditions”
Register before January 3 – Union County Westfield Historical Society’s January First Wednesday Luncheon: “Victorian Death & Mourning Traditions” with Joan Schaible Westfield, NJ -- As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, Joan Schaible will talk on the subject "Victorian Death & Mourning Traditions” for January 8, 2020. Much of the 19 th century was known as the Victorian period as was so named during the 60-year reign of England’s Queen Victoria. Indeed, her influence was evidenced in American death and mourning practices that may appear morbid or strange today. During this presentation, explore the preparation of the home and deceased, taphophobia, post-mortem photography, the wake, funeral service, internment, park cemeteries, and gravestone symbolism. Even after the loved one had passed away, mourning could continue for years. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Ferraro’s Restaurant (2 nd ...