Discovering Death
Methods of Burial for Everyone!
Origins of Burial
reasons why and when
- respectful way to get rid of a dead body
- prevents the spread of bacteria
- preserves the body for the afterlife
- originates in middle east
- mainly occurred in caves
- Neanderthals might have intentionally buried
Catholic Funerals
- belief in the afterlife; heaven or hell as destinations
- last rites are given; blessing over someone before they die
- prayers and speeches are said for the person
- burial in a coffin and cremation are both acceptable
Judaism
- belief in afterlife; either heaven or hell
- everyone related to the deceased places a shovelful of dirt on the coffin until completely buried
- the coffin must be made of nothing but wood
- prayers are said over the body
- rocks are placed on the grave instead of flower; rocks are forever
- buried within 24 hours if possible
Atheist
- no afterlife
- speeches given revolve around the life the person lead
- coffins and food are generally based on family preferences
- all forms of body treatment are acceptable