How one of the most famous soda drinks in the world got its name from a traditional West African delicacy.

A: Absolutely. While some traditions historically favored burial, many now accept cremation and offer guidelines for incorporating it into their rituals. For example: . Catholic Church ...

Giddy up to the great beyond! This horse-drawn hearse puts the ‘neigh’ in ‘neighbor’s last ride. The museum doesn’t just focus on American funeral traditions. Oh no, they’ve gone global with their ...

Archaeologists believe they’ve fully excavated eight rooms carved from stone, which were used for ritual practices during the eighth century B.C. Evidence shows that the use of the rooms was ...

In keeping with Jewish funeral traditions, the burial takes place within days of getting a death certificate. It is thought the Rabbi was likely to have given a eulogy before those in attendance ...

The Tibetan sky burials are one of the most famous and unique forms of funeral rituals from around the world. They are a symbol of detachment from the physical body, be it in life or at the gates ...

“The elders should be given immediate access to the corpse so that they can make arrangements and prepare for the burial.” Douglas observed that both parties are bound by the customs and ...

Family members, along with Hindu organizations like the Hindu Aikya Vedi and Vaikunda Swami Dharma Pracharana Sabha, conducted the burial with elaborate rituals. A new shrine, 'Rushipeetham,' has ...

Thiruvananthapuram: The body of Gopan Swami from Neyyattinkara was handed over to his family after the post-mortem examination. The body, currently preserved at a private hospital mortuary in ...

In times of transition and change, work rituals can make the difference between an overwhelmed, disheartened team and one that is vibrantly engaged and motivated. In a joint project that spans the ...