Around the world, different cultures practice their own specific traditions when someone passes away, which also reflects a wide variety of beliefs and values. For instance, in some places, funerals are somber affairs, and include people dressed in black mourning over the coffin. In other places, funerals are a lively celebration of the dead, filled with music, dancing, and delicious foods and drinks.
Want to take a trip around the globe and examine some funeral traditions? Then click through this gallery.