Funerals don't always have to be somber events. Some cultures honor the dead with lavish celebrations full of life and energy, while others make them one with the earth — or the atmosphere. Here are a ...

The "traditional" model of Western, Christian funerals may be the one we see most often on film and TV, but it barely scratches the surface of death rituals around the world. The coffin, the mourners, ...

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Funeral traditions vary all across the world. Some are ancient religious practices, while others are new ideas made possible because of technological advancements over the past 50 years. One thing all ...