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“All The Ways Our Dead Still Speak” by Caleb Wilde:
A sixth-generation funeral director reconciles his family’s past with his present -
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A meaningful memorial favor for guests to wear during a service
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Tag Archives: Bahá’í Faith
Traditional Chinese Burial Customs
How ancient beliefs continue to inspire Chinese funeral rites
There are many interesting aspects of traditional Chinese funeral practices, but because there is so much to discuss, in this post I’m going to focus solely on the burial component. This is something that is taken very seriously in Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Bahá'í Faith, Chinese burial customs, Chinese funeral rites, Death
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A Look into Baha’i Faith Burial Rites
And the Controversy that Surrounds them in Iran
The Bahá’í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia which emphasizes the spiritual unity of humankind. An estimated 5 to 6 million Bahá’ís live in more than 200 countries around the world.