Religious Burial Ceremonies. Tens of thousands of cremations occur along the banks of the holy river Ganges. Hindu.

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Religious Burial Ceremonies

Tens of thousands of cremations occur along the banks of the holy river Ganges. Hindu

Buddhist rites Those who die of diseases are cremated.

Cremation and “sky” burial in Tibet. What role does geography play in these burials?

Modern and ancient cremation vessels. Roman cremation “bucket”

Islam In India: Dead terrorists are denied burial in Muslim cemeteries.

Burial sites and ceremonies vary in the United States, often by region.

Vikings – bad news for the “little woman” Various historic burial sites.