The Photography of Alexey Sergeev

Alexey Sergeev is a professor in the Physics Department of Texas A&M University. He is also a very accomplished photographer. The photos shown here were taken in the New Orleans, LA area in 2006.

For more information on Mr. Sergeev, and many more of his beautiful photos, visit http://www.asergeev.com/index.htm

Jazz Funeral 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee'

New Orleans Jazz Funeral for tuba player Kerwin James from onenawlins via YouTube

As a funeral director, watching this makes me cringe at the possiblility of the casket being dropped, but the beauty of this ritual and love expressed by it are inspiring. The video is a bit long, but I think you'll find yourself watching it over and over as I did.