Death is celebrated across different cultures through a myriad of rituals, offering insights into diverse perspectives on life, loss, and remembrance. 

In Mexico, for example, the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a vibrant celebration where families gather to honour deceased loved ones with colourful altars, music, and feasts, emphasizing a joyful remembrance of those who have passed. In Ghana, the Akan people celebrate death with fantasy coffins shaped like objects or animals, reflecting a belief in an afterlife where the deceased can use these items. Hindu culture sees death as a step in the cycle of reincarnation, with cremation playing a central role in releasing the soul from the physical body. In Japan, the Obon festival involves cleaning and decorating ancestors’ graves, while in Tibet, sky burials symbolize the return of the body to nature. 

These rituals teach us the importance of acknowledging and embracing the continuity of life through diverse cultural lenses, fostering understanding, empathy, and a broader perspective on the human experience.