concept   funeral customs
culture   Hindu
statement   In Hindu culture, cremation is the typical funeral rite, and ashes are often scattered in a sacred river.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 burial customs Hindu cultures Cremation is common 1
2 burial rituals Hindu culture Cremation is the most common form of burial ritual 1
3 burial traditions Hindu culture Cremation is the common practice, with the ashes usually scattered in a sacred river 1
4 funeral customs Hindu White clothing is worn as a sign of mourning and as a symbol of purity and peace 1
5 funeral customs Hindu Mourning period can last for several days or weeks. 1
6 funeral customs Hindu culture Cremation is the typical funeral rite 1
7 mortuary practices Hindu culture Cremation is the traditional method of disposing of the deceased, with the ashes typically scattered in a sacred river. 1