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The 16 pages that link to Funeral, each with the reason it gives.

• Rite of passageRelated: Funerals can mark both the deceased’s passage and changes in status for surviving relatives.

• DeathRelated: Funeral practices give communal form to the recognition of death.

• MourningRelated: Funerals provide a focal occasion for collective mourning.

• ClergyRelated: Clergy often lead funeral rites and provide support to mourners.

• CremationRelated: A service may take place before or after cremation, or not be held.

• BurialRelated: Funerals may culminate in burial and give it communal meaning.

• PotlatchRelated: Some potlatches mark mourning and help redistribute responsibilities after a death.

• Religious ritualRelated: Religious funerals organize grief and express beliefs about death, community, and what follows.

• CoffinRelated: The coffin is often displayed or carried as part of funeral rites.

• Funeral homeRelated: Homes commonly plan and host ceremonies as part of funeral arrangements.