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Religious Perspectives on Embalming
While embalming is a fairly common practice in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict prohibitions against...
13 Different Religious Perspectives on Cremation
While the practice of cremation is becoming more widespread in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict...
13 Religious Perspectives On Mourning And Memorial Events
Different religions have various approaches to mourning and memorial events.
Religious Perspectives on Viewings, Wakes, or Visitations
A common practice in many cultures is to spend time with the body before the funeral or disposition.
4 Important Facts About A Headstone Unveiling
In Jewish culture, it's common for families to have a ceremony around viewing the headstone at the cemetery for the first time,...
A Guide To Shiva Etiquette
In Judaism, a religious event called shiva is held after the funeral. While shiva is primarily a religious event it is also...
Jewish Funeral Traditions
While there are many denominations within Judaism that hold differing views, Jews commonly believe that holiness can be attained...
Funeral Traditions Of Different Religions
Nearly every religion has specific and meaningful traditions and customs around death.
Guide: Shiva Resources
Shiva is the seven-day Jewish mourning period that takes place immediately after a death.
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How to Plan a Jewish Funeral
The task of planning a funeral often falls on the younger generation: children plan funerals for their parents; adult...
Death and Fashion: What Should Your Final Outfit Be?
New York has always taken fashion very seriously and twice a year the city is pleasantly hijacked by the fashion industry....