Following the death of a loved one abroad, the body must be repatriated quickly to be buried in its native land. For some, this is a custom or a religious obligation. It is a financial concern for others, as burial in another country is expensive. In any case, the repatriation of the deceased is a process that must follow several […]
For anyone, losing a family member or a loved one is always difficult. Sadness and pain are the most common emotions shared at this time. However, this is part of life. And to properly carry out the funeral ceremony, various steps need to be taken during the funeral. Fortunately, today there are funeral companies that facilitate this task to lighten […]
We have so many traditions in the modern-day that it would be near impossible to consider the origins of them all. But that being said, some of these traditions came from downright surprising places–including paganism. Many of the things we do every day don’t seem to have any connection to religion at all, but they still got their start in […]
The death of a person is an unavoidable and difficult case to bear. It can be due to an illness or an accident, etc. You will necessarily be caught off guard. And you won’t know what to do. Find out here the different steps to follow. Inform family members The death of a loved one is painful enough. The first step […]
Muslims believe that the good deeds they do in life will be rewarded with entry into paradise on the Day of Judgment, which is when the world will end. They believe in the resurrection of the dead and that some will live in peace in paradise and others will suffer in hell. Although this is a common belief among Muslims, […]
Cremation, also called incineration, is a funeral process that consists of burning the body of a deceased person to reduce it to ashes. The operation is carried out in a crematorium. The body of the deceased is burned at a temperature of about 900°C for about 90 minutes. The history of cremation Cremation is a funeral rite that originated in […]
Culture, religion, and funerals are generally more or less relative concepts. The first two concepts can have an influence on the development of the third. And vice versa, death has pushed most societies to develop funeral rites and a way of mourning in order to pay tribute and respect to the deceased. Thus, we invite you to read this article. […]
Religion has been an important element for societies for ages. During the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilization, people were already worshiping Gods as the main part of their culture. Religion has held a strong power in the past and continues to do so in the present; it influences any part of life, be it political or societal. There is a […]
Funeral rites are meant to honor a deceased person. They vary depending on the religion of the deceased. Find out all about it by reading this article. Catholic Funeral Rites In the Catholic religion, when a person is seriously ill and is about to die, a priest is called upon to give the last sacrament of death. According to Catholic […]
It is often assumed that the God of Islam is a fierce war-like deity, in contrast to the God of Christianity and Judaism, who is one of love and mercy. And yet, despite the manifest differences in how they practise their religions, Jews, Christians and Muslims all worship the same God. The founder of Islam, Muhammad, saw himself as the […]