For years, China’s Ministry of Culture has attempted to crack down on funeral dancers. The practice originated from Taiwan and gained public attention around 1980. As to why burials include hired ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill reflects on Pope Francis' funeral and how traditional customs have faded over time.

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill reflects on Pope Francis' funeral and how traditional customs have faded over time.

Culture Minister Yu In-chon will lead the Korean government's delegation to the Vatican later this week to attend the funeral of late Pope Francis, a government official said Wednesday. Acting ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, had planned a simpler funeral. He chose burial outside the Vatican at Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. The funeral rites will be less pompous.

Japanese Funerals (sogi) follow centuries-old traditions influenced by Buddhism and cultural beliefs about life and death.These solemn ceremonies emphasize deep respect for the deceased and their ...

02/21/2025 February 21, 2025. Have you ever seen a cargo bike funeral? It's nothing new in Berlin, where the culture of mourning continues to evolve and many people no longer want a conventional ...

It’s nothing new in Berlin where the culture of mourning continues to evolve, and many people no longer want a conventional funeral. Dailymotion. Berlin’s cycling undertaker changes funeral ...

Funeral traditions were not really about mourning and grieving. The funeral was about eating, drinking, and merry-making at the expense of people who are grieving.

Funeral traditions were not really about mourning and grieving. The funeral was about eating, drinking, and merry-making at the expense of people who are grieving.

Expat families in Spain often face challenges navigating these customs, particularly when they wish for a service that reflects their own traditions. Serenity Funeral Services specialises in bridging ...