Which of the following are components of a "death system," as described by Robert Kastenbaum?
1) Places
2) Times
3) Objects
4) Regulations

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According to Robert Kastenbaum, a death system includes places (such as hospitals, cemeteries, and funeral homes), times (markers like anniversaries and holidays), and objects (such as coffins and headstones) that are associated with death. It also includes social regulations (such as laws and customs surrounding mourning and funerary practices). Therefore, components 1, 2, and 3 are included in Kastenbaum's concept of a death system, while component 4 (regulations) is also included.

Which of the Following Are Components of a "Death System