Month: March 2014

Aboriginal Death Ritual

Philip Evans
13th March 2014
Categories: Dying Matters, Funeral Rites and Rituals Around the World

The beliefs and rituals of the Australian Aboriginal peoples vary from tribe to tribe, region to region, all loosely pertaining to their concept of the cosmos and afterlife, known as “The Dreaming.” Oftentimes, any number of methods may be used to dispose of the body and free the soul, including cremation, decay by exposure, and mummification. There are different but distinct stages to these rituals, marking the separation of spirit from body. One interesting ritual involves laying out the deceased on a platform, with the body covered in branches and leaves, and the corpse is left to decay naturally. The ... Read more

Tibetan Sky Burial

Philip Evans
13th March 2014
Categories: Dying Matters, Funeral Rites and Rituals Around the World

This is the first article in a new blog series brought to you by Sussex Funeral Services exploring funeral rites and rituals around the world. Join us as we look into how different peoples both mourn and celebrate death. Jhator is the ancient ritual of death among Tibetan Buddhists that dates back over eleven-thousand years, and is still in practice today. The earliest writings of this ritual are found in the Buddhist Book of the Dead, a guidebook on Buddhist customs surrounding death and reincarnation. It is believed to have been written sometime in the twelfth century, dictating a funeral ... Read more

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Month: March 2014

Aboriginal Death Ritual

Tibetan Sky Burial

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