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After someone has passed away, funerals are held very quickly after, ideally one day after the person has died and services are led by a Rabbi. Jewish individuals typically do not support cremation and opt for burials in most circumstances. Funerals are viewed as a celebration of the individual's life and death is conceptualized as a natural aspect of being human. After the funeral:. Those who identify as Atheist do not believe in a higher power and look to science for explanations of everyday occurrences.
Based on personal rationale, individuals may or may not believe that something occurs after death, therefore death and dying practices will vary.
About five percent believe in heaven and three percent believe in hell. If you work in healthcare, it's important to understand your role in providing culturally competent care to your patients. Those in mental health may also work with families in the midst of grieving a recent loss and should also take an active approach in understanding their clients' cultural beliefs about death and dying practices.
To start:. If you are working with a family, it's important to understand the type of death their loved one experienced, as this can help inform your treatment. The five types of death include:. Exploring differing cultural perspectives on death and dying can give you a better understanding of a variety of practices around a circumstance that all individuals will eventually go through.
Keep in mind that although a culture may support certain notions, individuals who consider themselves a part of that culture, may have varied beliefs and pick and choose what resonates with them, while others may follow that belief entirely.
Typically cultural beliefs around death and dying, regardless of what they are specifically, provide people with some comfort, understanding, and support. Death and Dying Practices Around the World Death and dying practices vary throughout the world and are impacted by many factors which may include culture, religion, personal beliefs, and community traditions. North America In North America, many individuals incorporate specific religious beliefs, as well as contemporary end-of-life options.
Native American death rituals center on helping the spirit of the deceased individual leave their body, while using the seasons and nature to guide the overall burial process.
Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Mexican funeral traditions typically include Catholic overtones and aim to honor and celebrate their deceased loved one. In Canada, some individuals honor their loved ones with a viewing, funeral service and burial.
Those in the military , as well as police officers , and firefighters also have their own cultural practices when it comes to honoring deceased personnel which may vary based on community and department.
In the United States, holding a wake, funeral or memorial, and a post funeral get together is common. Some individual's funerals are led by religious leaders, while others may hold a celebration of life event to honor their loved one. The discussion around death tends to be taboo. South America In many South American countries, Catholicism influences some death and dying rituals with an emphasis on celebrating the deceased individual's life.
In Columbia , if a child passes away, they are thought to become angels that go to heaven. The mourning period is often short as loved ones seek comfort in knowing that their child is in heaven. In Argentina , deceased loved ones are buried right away with funerals often costing more than a wedding. Holy mass is held on the anniversary of their passing for friends and family to attend.
In Peru , there is often a viewing, a graveside service, or cremation service. In some instances, guests will chew cocoa leaves which is thought to allow them to be with their deceased loved one. Some believe that their loved one is in a deep sleep after they pass away, while others believe they are in another world. Europe In Europe funerals range from incorporating religious practices to none at all. In Germany, the culture around death tends to be matter of fact, and that dying is expected and inevitable.
German people believe in giving everyone a respectful burial or cremation, and there are laws in the place that ensure that this happens. The law also requires that cremated remains are buried. In Italy , funerals are a community event with strong support from loved ones and neighbors. Because many Italians practice Catholicism, religious overtones can be observed at funerals. Caskets are typically stacked in mausoleums instead of in the ground. In Albania , secular funerals are the norm and are typically held in the home or a communal gathering site.
Traditional folk music is often played during the funeral. Cremation is not practiced and individuals are buried in a casket. In Ireland , death rituals can go on for days before an individual is buried. Prior to be taken to the funeral home, friends, neighbors, and family gather to share stories, sing, and pray.
Asia In many Asian cultures, those in mourning wear white to represent the passing of an individual, while in other cultures black or dark-colored clothing is worn to a funeral or memorial.
Japanese death rituals often combine both Buddhist and Shinto traditions. Common practices include washing the deceased individual's body, preparing their favorite foods as offerings, cleansing the burial ground, holding a wake, and cleansing the burial or cremation site. Chinese death rituals focus on honoring their elders and funeral rites will depend on the age of the deceased individual, as well as their social standing.
It is believed that if burial is done incorrectly, bad luck will fall upon the family. In India, death rituals are often influenced by Hinduism and focus on helping the deceased individual become reincarnated and eventually reach Nirvana. In Indonesia, many people believe in the afterlife, and funerals range from simple to elaborate, with some cultures holding more than one funeral for a deceased loved one. Burial tends to be more popular than cremation. In Pakistan, Islam is the most popular religion and heavily influences funeral traditions.
Burial often happens very quickly after the passing and wakes or visitation are not the norm. After washing the body, shrouds are often wrapped around the deceased individual's body, although some families now opt to select their own outfit for the deceased prior to burial. Australia and New Zealand In Australia, traditional funeral services, green funerals, and more unique, customized services are popular choices when a loved one passes away.
In the Oro Province in Papua, New Guinea , a spouse may mourn the loss of their partner for many months without being seen or connecting with anyone in the community. After the mourning period ends, there is a large feast and gathering where the widowed partner gets rid of their mourning clothing. In New Zealand, deceased individuals are buried or cremated. Ashes may be kept or scattered depending on the family's needs.
Similar to Australia, there is an emphasis on creating a unique and individualized ceremony or service. Africa In Africa, the death and dying rituals center on becoming ancestors and the way one passes away, as well as the funeral rituals can help that transition. African death rituals include: Prior to burial, the home is prepared by covering the mirrors, removing the deceased individual's bed, and holding a vigil.
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Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative. Skip to main content. Search all BMC articles Search. Download PDF. Abstract Background Stillbirth is an extremely traumatic and distressing experience for parents, with profound and long-lasting negative impacts.
Methods A qualitative descriptive study design was employed. Results Commonalities in cultural beliefs and practices existed across the two countries. Conclusions Kinship and social support helped parents to cope with the loss and grief.
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