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The Unique Funeral Customs of Various Filipino Ethnic Groups
An exploration into unique burial rites and customs practiced among different groups in the Philippines
When you hear the word “funeral,” your mind might drift to images of people gathering around the caskets or urns of lost loved ones, while delivering eulogies and culminating with either digging dirt for the grave or scattering the ashes … Continue reading
Cliff Burials of Ancient China
The ancient funeral custom calls to mind a modern perspective on grief and loss.
These magnificent hanging coffins or “cliff burials” are an ancient custom most widely practiced by the Bo people of southern China. The caskets are carved from a single whole piece of wood and either placed in small caves on the … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Bo people, Cambodia, China, cliff burials, Funeral customs, hanging coffins
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