What are Memorials?
• Definition of memorial
A memorial is a tangible or intangible structure, monument or place designed to preserve the
memory of a person, group of people or an event or historical phenomenon.
• Memorials can be completely different, such as statues, gardens, parks, museums or buildings.
• The purposes of memorials that author discussed about: to mark a specific event; pay tribute for
the group of individuals; just honor the memory of one person;
• Sometimes memorials can serve as an incentive for aggression, excluding certain groups of people
in order to control society, as the author pointed out using the example of the Spanish Civil War.
• Regardless of their intent, memorials provide loved ones with an opportunity to remember and
honor those who have passed away
• Regardless of their intent, memorials provide loved ones with an opportunity to remember
and honor those who have passed away. Viejo Rose also explores the impact of memorials on
the dead.
• They can also comfort those who are grieving by helping to keep the memory of their loved
ones alive and offering a way to connect with others who are grieving.
• Dacia Viejo Rose also considers the concept of the right to memory, which, in her opinion, is
an important aspect of memorial practices. The right to remember refers to the idea that
individuals and communities have the right to keep the memory of those who have passed
away. Viejo-Rose emphasizes the importance of considering the right to memory in the design
and construction of memorials, as this can have a significant impact on mourners and their
ability to cope with their grief.
• In addition to her analysis of memorial practices, Viejo-Rose also explores the relationship
between memorials and identity. She argues that memorials can play an important role in
shaping personal and collective identities as they allow individuals and communities to define
themselves and their relationship with the dead.
• Memorials can reinforce a sense of cohesion and provide a common sense of history and
cultural heritage.
What is memorial practices?
• Memorial practices refer to the various ways in which individuals and communities honor,
remember, and honor the memory of their loved ones who have passed away. These practices
can range from religious rituals and ceremonies to more informal gatherings and tributes.
• One common funeral practice is the memorial service, which is often religious in nature and
serves as a way to say goodbye to the dead and comfort the mourners. Funeral services may be
held in a variety of settings, including a church, temple, funeral home, or cemetery. They usually
include prayers, eulogies, and other meaningful tributes to the memory of the deceased, such as
music, poetry, or personal stories.
• Another popular honorific practice is the creation of headstone-like monuments, pillars, or
monuments, which are meant to serve as an endless physical reverence for the departed. These
memorials can be installed in a variety of settings, including cemeteries, buildings, and other
public spaces.
• Despite the colorful forms that honorable practices may take, their essence is to allow loved
ones to return and learn the memories of those who have passed away. Whether it be religious
observances, physical memorials, charitable activities, or virtual hymns, these practices offer
solace and solace to the underprivileged and help preserve the memories of their beloved ones
for generations to come.
Memorial stands between art and politics.
• As it mentioned above, memorial often become objects with the help of which some individuals tries
to control a society and by selecting what to remember and what to forget.
• In given example author told that the Spanish government created an edited version of past
and attempted to form memories.
• The Spanish government attempted to legitimize the post-war administration
• Legitimacy is that which corresponds to the law and is recognized by it.
• They also created a historical narrative for schools, books, comicses and other mass media
• They controlled constructions, styles and locations of memorials
• Set out strict policy for memorials
Conclusion
In conclusion, memorial practices play a vital role in helping individuals and communities cope
with the feeling of loss of their relatives and beloved ones or just keep the memory of the events
that ever happened. Respectful customs serve as an important tool for correction and comfort,
and give loved ones the opportunity to preserve the memory for future times. They provide an
opportunity to say goodbye, remember the people or historical events and continue their legacy
and give a sense of unity, but on the other hand, they are able to generate conflicts and become
objects of social control. No memorial will last forever. All of them are formed in the context of
any period of time and have their own strength and relevance from changing political realities