According to this week's resources, elements of the death system contribute to enhancing social stability. In this week's discussion post, discuss the following:
What is a "death system?"
Explain two or three specific ways in which funeral ceremonies may contribute to maintaining social order -- for families, for the larger society, or both. In your response, indicate any specific components of the death system (people, time, place, symbols) that are part of your answer.
Discuss the kinds of losses and experiences of grief associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.