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Death is something everyone deals with a little differently, which is why funeral customs around the world vary so significantly. While cremations and traditional burials are commonplace in the U.S., cultures around the world have various practices. Here are three types of burials still used today. 

Burials Around the World

1. Cremation Beads in South Korea 

In the United States, burial plots are purchased and belong to a family for a lifetime, but that isn’t the case in other parts of the world. In South Korea, there is such a small amount of space designated for burial plots that a law passed in 2000 requires families to exhume the remains and cremate them after 60 years. One of the recommended ways to memorialize the remains is creating cremation beads, where the ashes are compressed into colorful beads that can be placed on display in a family home. 

2. Chinese Hanging Coffins

burialsTo help their loved one to be physically closer to heaven, some villages in China hang coffins high on the sides of cliffs and mountains. This tradition is also practiced in some parts of the Philippines. It is thought to help loved ones to ascend into eternal paradise. 

3. Open Cremations in Bali

While cremations are a tightly controlled practice in the United States, they are different in Bali, where people regularly practice the ceremonies in the open air. After placing the deceased on a large bamboo platform, the entire structure is cremated, and the family and friends celebrate the life of their loved one. 

 

Whatever your personal beliefs regarding life after death, the team at Adzima Funeral Home in Stratford, CT, will help you create a memorial your loved one would be proud of. From pre-planning funerals to assisting you with the details of an upcoming service, these compassionate professionals will make the process less stressful. Find out more about how they can help with burials and funerals by visiting their website or calling (203) 375-2200.

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