Explores the origin, historical or religious significance, and practice of funeral ceremonies in different cultures around the world.
Content Note
Why do we have funerals? -- Jewish funerals -- Muslim funerals -- Maori funerals -- Christian funerals -- Buddhist funerals -- Sikh funerals -- Hindu funerals -- Air and sea burials -- Remembering the dead -- Dancing at funerals -- Ancestor worship -- New and old traditions.