New Mexico Death Rituals: A History

A look at the Land of Enchantment's burial customs, from the Pueblo Indians and Spanish colonists to Jewish immigrants and American veterans.

New Mexico's harsh terrain, countless wars and epidemics were a challenging and fascinating environment for the many cultures and peoples who settled there. When tragedy struck, their faith and religious rituals allowed them to mourn, celebrate and commemorate their dead. From Pueblo Indians and Spanish colonists to Jewish immigrants and American veter...