Aboriginal burial practices

Aboriginal burial practices are diverse across Australia, often reflecting cultural, spiritual, and land connections. Generally, they involve caring for the dead through rituals that honor the individual's spirit and relationship with the land. Practices may include specific ceremonies, placing the deceased in natural or crafted resting places, and incorporating objects or symbols significant to their community. Some groups perform initiation or cleansing rituals afterward. These customs reinforce community bonds, respect for ancestors, and the ongoing connection to country and Dreaming stories, emphasizing the spiritual significance of life, death, and the environment.