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Jews commonly believe that holiness can be attained through following the laws and commandments laid out in the Torah (the Old Testament).
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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 Religious Perspectives On Mourning And Memorial Events
Different religions have various approaches to mourning and memorial events.

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...

Guide: Shiva Resources
Shiva is the seven-day Jewish mourning period that takes place immediately after a death.

Funeral Traditions Of Different Religions
Nearly every religion has specific and meaningful traditions and customs around death.

Jewish Funeral Traditions
While there are many denominations within Judaism that hold differing views, Jews commonly believe that holiness can be attained...

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...

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.

How To Plan A Jewish Funeral In 7 Steps
Planning a traditional Jewish funeral, which has so many specific rules and rituals, can feel like a daunting task if you don’t...
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