Photographs are a great way to learn and see what old traditions may have been popular. Many things that we may consider to be terrifying, weird, or creepy were likely just traditions and common practices back in the day.
For us, it may seem sad or disturbing, but for many, post-mortem photography brought great relief to grieving loved ones.
During the Victorian era, post-mortem photography – or photographing the dead – was a normal part of American and European cultures.
