Death and Grief Rituals Across Cultures

In this episode of the Spiritual Mommas Podcast, hosts Aericka Khongdy and Kimaira Bernardini explore the intricate cultural rituals surrounding death and grieving. They discuss personal experiences with mental health, the importance of community in mourning, and various traditions from around the world, including Mexican Dia de los Muertos, indigenous practices in Brazil, African mourning customs, Laotion rituals, Celtic beliefs, Navajo perspectives, and Tibetan sky burials. The conversation highlights the universal themes of honoring the deceased and the significance of rituals in processing grief.

References from today's episode:

https://inelda.org/the-hispanic-way-of-death-and-dying/ 

https://es.ara.cat/misc/kuarup-ritual-funerario-indigenas-brasil_3_4156312.html 

https://archermagazine.com.au/2023/05/grieving-connected-congolese-culture-matanaga/

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000101635/mourning-luhya-style#google_vignette

https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/people/mourning-an-aboriginal-death 

https://www.theclanbuchanan.com/

https://www.pulvisurns.com/blog

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