concept   funeral
20 commonsense assertions
Cultures (20) • Mexico (1) • China (1) • Jewish culture (1) • Asian countries (1) • Buddhist culture (1) • Christianity in Western countries (1) • Christianity in the United States (1) • East Asian countries (1) • United Kingdom (1) • Hmong community in Southeast Asia (1) • Islamic cultures (1) • Mexican culture (1) • Christianity influenced cultures (1) • Inland African countries (1) • Taiwan (1) • Traditional ceremonies (1) • Vietnam (1) • Zimbabwe (1) • cultural traditions (1) • mortality-focused cultures (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 funeral Mexico In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is a joyful celebration that includes building ornate altars and making offerings to honor deceased family members. 9
2 funeral China Chinese funerals are elaborate affairs with many rituals, people wear white to symbolize mourning, and ancestors are honored for a peaceful afterlife. 7
3 funeral Jewish culture Jewish funerals include specific religious rituals, quick burial, and a period of mourning such as Shiva and reciting Kaddish. 6
4 funeral Asian countries Funeral ceremonies in Asian countries involve elaborate rituals, ancestor worship, and specific mourning attire. 4
5 funeral Buddhist culture Cremation is a common funeral practice in Buddhist culture. 3
6 funeral Christianity in Western countries In Western Christian culture, black clothing is traditionally worn for funerals and mourning periods. 3
7 funeral Christianity in the United States Funerals in Christianity in the United States involve religious services, mourning, and remembering the deceased. 3
8 funeral East Asian countries Funerals in East Asian countries involve traditional rituals, ancestor veneration, and may include Buddhist or Taoist elements. 3
9 funeral United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, black attire is typically worn to funerals, including pet funerals, to symbolize mourning and respect. 3
10 funeral Hmong community in Southeast Asia The Hmong community in Southeast Asia observes elaborate funeral rituals lasting several days. 2
11 funeral Islamic cultures Islamic funerals emphasize simplicity and prompt burials within 24 hours after death. 2
12 funeral Mexican culture In Mexican culture, the Day of the Dead is a vibrant celebration that honors deceased loved ones with elaborate altars and offerings. 2
13 funeral Christianity influenced cultures Funeral ceremonies in Christianity influenced cultures involve religious ceremonies and prayers for the deceased. 1
14 funeral Inland African countries Inland African countries have specific rituals and ceremonies that may last for several days for funerals. 1
15 funeral Taiwan Funerals in Taiwan may include elaborate ceremonies and rituals, with attendees dressed in white to symbolize mourning. 1
16 funeral Traditional ceremonies Elaborate funeral rituals and mourning periods are observed in traditional funeral ceremonies. 1
17 funeral Vietnam Funerals in Vietnam may feature elaborate ceremonies and white clothing as a symbol of mourning. 1
18 funeral Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe, funerals are viewed as a communal event where extended family and friends gather to mourn and support the family of the deceased. 1
19 funeral cultural traditions In some cultures, white is the traditional color for mourning and funerals. 1
20 funeral mortality-focused cultures Elaborate and ceremonial funeral rites are common in mortality-focused cultures. 1