death culture

Death culture encompasses the ways societies remember, honor, and process mortality. It includes rituals like funerals and memorials, beliefs about the afterlife, and attitudes toward dying ongoingly shaping social norms. These practices reflect cultural values, spirituality, and historical traditions, providing comfort and community support. Variations exist globally—from cremation and burial customs to memorials and mourning periods—each serving to help individuals and communities cope with loss, preserve memory, and find meaning in mortality.