Unique Death Rituals Around the World – Farewelling

Attending a funeral for a family or friend is often a familiar experience, with similar traditions and cultural influences shared through the generations. Culture ingrains the beginning and end of life, often with longstanding practices that make up the ceremony of saying goodbye.

Death is universal, but different countries and cultures have unique ways of mourning the loss of a loved one. These death and funeral rituals vary greatly, depending on the family’s religion, beliefs, and traditions. Take a look at some that may surprise or even inspire you.

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