Death and Funeral Rites
Although we are culturally different, we all share the need to care for and lay our loved ones to rest at their time of death.
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Explore our differences in the way that death and funerals are undertaken around the world. Choose a continent...
Europe
With 44 nations and as the second smallest continent, it's no wonder Europe is a centre of religious and cultural diversity. When it comes to laying their loved ones to rest, the mix of folklore and religious traditions often occur.
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North America
In North America, conversations about death are uncommon. With many Americans viewing death as taboo or morbid. In comparison, the people of Mexico focus on death as a new beginning.
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South America
40% of the World's Catholic population lives in South America. The mix of religion and old spiritual traditions results in a unique outlook on death.
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Africa
Death and funeral rituals across Africa are greatly diverse. Deeply rooted in cultural beliefs and traditions, and guided by the belief that life does not end with death.
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Asia
Despite western culture's apparent aversion to death and dying. Asia has formed a great and profound culture of death. Making up 60% of the world's population, counties in Asia have developed innovative ways of honouring the dead.
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Oceania
The island nations of Oceania are rich in culture, and many island people honour their ancestors through rituals and art. As a melting pot of indigenous and traditional customs, death traditions are greatly diverse.
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Death and Funeral Rites Around the World
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Death and Funeral Rites
Although we are culturally different, we all share the need to care for and lay our loved ones to rest at their time of death.
Next>
Explore our differences in the way that death and funerals are undertaken around the world. Choose a continent...
Europe
With 44 nations and as the second smallest continent, it's no wonder Europe is a centre of religious and cultural diversity. When it comes to laying their loved ones to rest, the mix of folklore and religious traditions often occur.
<Back
North America
In North America, conversations about death are uncommon. With many Americans viewing death as taboo or morbid. In comparison, the people of Mexico focus on death as a new beginning.
<Back
South America
40% of the World's Catholic population lives in South America. The mix of religion and old spiritual traditions results in a unique outlook on death.
<Back
Africa
Death and funeral rituals across Africa are greatly diverse. Deeply rooted in cultural beliefs and traditions, and guided by the belief that life does not end with death.
<Back
Asia
Despite western culture's apparent aversion to death and dying. Asia has formed a great and profound culture of death. Making up 60% of the world's population, counties in Asia have developed innovative ways of honouring the dead.
<Back
Oceania
The island nations of Oceania are rich in culture, and many island people honour their ancestors through rituals and art. As a melting pot of indigenous and traditional customs, death traditions are greatly diverse.
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