PECULIARITIES OF THE PREPARATION AND CONDUCT OF FUNERAL RITES

Abstract

This article analyzes the history of the development of burial rituals, their distinctive features, preparation for funeral ceremonies, common characteristics of conducting rituals, as well as regional peculiarities. In addition, it presents reflections on the role of burial rites in social life, the washing of the deceased, the shrouding ritual, and subsequent mourning and commemorative ceremonies.

Keywords

birth, mourning, death, commemoration, washing of the deceased, shrouding, shroud, situation report, return, corpse, sacred water, condolence, gathering of fire-worshippers, bone keepers.