Non-religious funeral services are chosen when the deceased did not follow any particular kind of formal religion. Also, a non-religious funeral is appropriate when the deceased was a Humanist or an Atheist. For this kind of funeral, there are no traditional guidelines and rites. Usually, the format is dictated by the family of the deceased or the deceased’s personal preferences. […]
Complete Guide to Jewish Funerals
June 4, 2021While many Jewish funeral rituals are the same across the world, some variations can be there depending on the deceased’s heritage. For instance, Ashkenazic Jews who are of the Eastern Europe descent and Sephardic Jews who are of the Middle Eastern or Spanish descent have different traditions around life cycle events, holidays, and others. Let’s begin with a common definition […]
Complete Guide to Islamic Funerals
May 28, 2021The Islamic religion sees death as a transition to another state of existence known as the afterlife. Where the soul goes in the afterlife entirely depends on how well the person followed all Islamic religious codes throughout their life. Muslims practice the Islamic faith. These practitioners believe that if a person lived a good life, then they will go to […]
Complete Guide to Catholic Funerals
May 21, 2021As a Christian, Catholics believe in life after death. Their funerals are based upon prayers for the departed soul. Generally, they include a mass throughout the Catholic cremation service. Here’s a guide to catholic funerals if you are expected to attend one. Introduction to Catholic Funerals Catholic funerals are religious services, which are held for people of this faith who […]
Complete Guide to Hindu Funerals
May 14, 2021The Hindu religion believes that when a person dies, his soul goes into another body. This reincarnation belief provides the base for Hindu funeral rites. While every group has slightly different funeral practices, there’s a general set of funeral rites that all follow in this community. Introduction to Hindu Funerals Hindu funeral rituals decree that cremation is the custom, […]
All You Need To Know About Hungry Ghost Festival
May 7, 2021The Chinese also regard the ghosts of the dead like many other global cultures. For that, they perform special rituals and customary celebrations in dedicated months. The folk religion related to these customs is called Daoism. The ghosts are believed to be visiting in the seventh lunar month which is also called the Hungry Ghost Month. It’s also the time […]
All You Need To Know About Joss Paper
April 30, 2021According to Chinese customs, it is important to burn joss papers. It is believed that this practice sends the material wealth and money to your deceased friends and relatives. We honor, love, and respect our deceased. That’s why many practices are still prevalent. People who are keen, whenever they are in China, will come across small shrines constructed outside shops […]
How to Overcome Grief from Loss of a Husband?
April 23, 2021
The loss of a husband is one of the major devastating losses for a woman. This is one of the biggest adjustments in the life that a woman has to make. According to the experts, this type of loss takes almost three years or often much longer to overcome the grief as the wife has memories in every part of [...]
What are the Do and Don’ts During a Chinese Funeral?
April 16, 2021Chinses are one of the largest communities in the Singapore and they have some beliefs about the funeral. So, if you are not a chinses and visiting a funeral in a Chinese community you must read this article completely. Chinese history is filled with traditions, most of these are still surviving in these modernized days. A funeral is a traditional […]
Is it Bad Luck to Go to Funeral while Pregnant?
April 9, 2021
The results of these superstitions are different according to the culture, society, and its different versions. Most stories related to this question are from ancient times and there is no evidence of their truth or origin. The superstitions about the pregnant woman attending a funeral ceremony are in many cultures and religions. However, the consequences of this act are different [...]