Romanticism and sentimentalism fostered a more elaborate American funeral ritual where "therapeutic self-indulgence" was encouraged.

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Romanticism and sentimentalism emphasized emotional expression and the importance of individual experiences, which led to a more elaborate funeral ritual that allowed mourners to indulge in their grief and emotions as a form of therapy. This is described in various studies and historical analyses of the rise of the American funeral industry in the 19th century.

Romanticism and Sentimentalism Fostered a More Elaborate American Funeral Ritual