Etruscan funerary practice

Etruscan funerary practices involved elaborate rituals and tomb constructions to honor and prepare the deceased for the afterlife. They built elaborate tombs, often underground or at cliff edges, decorated with frescoes depicting funerary scenes, banquets, and the deceased’s journey. Body preservation techniques included cremation or inhumation, sometimes accompanied by grave goods like jewelry, pottery, and personal items. The Etruscans believed in an active afterlife, reflected in the wealth of offerings and the artistry of their tombs, which aimed to ensure the deceased's comfort and status in the spirit world. These practices reveal their complex beliefs about death, the afterlife, and social status.