Understanding Aboriginal funeral traditions – My Tributes

Aboriginal funerals are a significant tradition among Indigenous people as they hold strong beliefs in the afterlife and view the deceased as sacred objects. The funeral ceremonies are intended to guide the spirit of the deceased back to their ancestral home and great care is taken to not disturb the spirit during the process. It is also important to note that it is considered culturally inappropriate for non-Aboriginal individuals to inform the next of kin of an Indigenous person’s passing, as it could cause significant distress for the deceased’s family.

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