Why and How Different Cultures Bury the Dead

Why and How Different Cultures Bury the Dead By Tara MacIsaac, Epoch Times Funerary rites, like death, are a source of fascination tinged by mystery and fear. Closely related to how we view the afterlife and how we relate to one another, these rites touch on something fundamental to human nature. Here’s a look at how we bury our loved ones, how some other societies have buried their loved ones, and why. The First ‘Flower People’ Kebara Cave burial Image: Wikimedia Creative Commons Flowers were left on Neanderthal graves 65,000 to 35,000 years ago.



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