concept   burial customs
culture   India
statement   In India, cremation is a common burial custom with ashes often scattered in sacred rivers.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 burial customs India Cremation is common 1
2 burial customs India Cremation is a common burial custom due to religious beliefs, with the ashes often scattered in sacred rivers. 1
3 burial practices India Cremation along riverbanks, especially along the Ganges, is a common form of burial due to religious beliefs 1
4 burial rites India Cremation is a common practice, and ashes may be scattered in a sacred river 1
5 funeral customs India Mourning period can last for several days or weeks. 1