Death in Cultures Around the World

One of the most interesting concepts in learning about death in cultures around the world is not only finding out how much everyone has in common when it comes to losing a loved one, but at the same time, how different they are all too.

Death in Cultures Around the World

In Death in Cultures Around the World, differences in grieving and burial will be highlighted. What may be commonplace in the United States could be sacrilegious somewhere else. We will also show how religious beliefs play a big part in taking care of a deceased person's remains. Topics will include:

• Burial methods in various parts of the United States
• Expressions of grief from around the world
• The meaning behind traditions at a Jewish funeral
• Controversy surrounding memorials in Northern Ireland
• How the pilgrims buried their dead
• Sacrificial burials in China and Egypt

And the list goes on. Being as culturally diverse a world as we are, we can only learn from others about death and dying and what entails a funeral and burial. Many nations consider someone's death a spiritual and joyous event -- a time to celebrate life and all it has to offer. Other cultures go into deep mourning, and spend many days sad and stoic about the person who died.

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