There are several Ojibwe traditions I was taught concerning funerals and death. For instance, when I was growing up and somebody died, my mother would crinkle up a little strip of birch bark like an ...

In the United States, mourners typically dress in black to attend a funeral, but that isn’t the tradition everywhere. In East Asia, people wear white to funerals, because it’s a color that represents ...

A traditional funeral is one in which the deceased is present for viewing. During the viewing friends and family members can pay their respects and acknowledge the loss. This is followed by a funeral ...

Funerals are a big deal in Ghana and it is not uncommon, in some parts, for a ceremony to last up to seven days, drawing thousands of crowds adorned in flowing red and black robes and gold jewelry.

When people lose a loved one — especially unexpectedly — environmental consciousness may be the last thing on their minds. But modern funeral practices are wreaking havoc on the environment. Bodies ...

Traditional funerals are in decline in the UK for several reasons. Primary among them is the rising cost of funerals. The ...