Burial Ceremonies From Around The World

By Miss Cellania in Religion, Travel on Jun 26, 2008 at 12:24 am


The customs of dealing with earthly remains of the departed vary widely around the world. Most are rites handed down over hundreds or even thousands of years. Brave New Traveler takes a look at ten cultures and their funeral and burial practices. Link -via Digg

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  1. Ali S.
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 1:05 am

    That’s a really fascinating article! It’s eerie to see some of the similarities some cultures have with one another when dealing with the dead.

  2. vulture eyed virginity
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 1:45 am

    Sky burial is the most logical and Earth friendly among most practices in Westernized countries.

    Sky burial does not:

    - pollute the Earth unlike the creamation process
    - add embalming fluid and other chemicals to the Earth
    - fill the Earth with boxes of bones, disturbing nature
    - perpetuate the worship of humans (all of which are disgusting filthy creatures who have to bathe, perfume or cologne themselves and smear fragrances all over them and wrap themselves with clothing, trim this or that and other rituals in order to hide their filthy natures from one another)

  3. Ger
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 3:47 am

    cool. i like the viking burial…dont think my girlfriend would tho!

  4. Evilbeagle
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 4:23 am

    I’ll stick to cremation.

  5. "A.J."
    Jun 26th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    I’ll take the cadaver mashing and bird feed.

  6. EP
    Jun 27th, 2008 at 12:08 am

    Haha me too Evilbeagle.


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