Describe some of the activities that are a part of the mourning tradition (for example, attire worn by the mourners, cleansing of the body procedures, restriction of embalming, use of cremation, funerals, etc.).

For this project, you will comparing and contrasting TWO different mourning/endings traditions. You will:
1). First describe your own mourning traditions or beliefs and practices related to death, AND
2). THEN, select a cultural group that is different from your own and describe mourning traditions/practices of that group.
Remember to select a cultural group that is different from your own.
Be concise, but informative and thorough…include references, if applicable.
Include the following information:
1. Briefly describe your own cultural practices or traditions related to endings, or mourning. If you have no cultural practices, or traditions, describe your beliefs about how mourning could impact the experience of death.
2. Identify a group that has practices, beliefs and/or traditions that are different from your practices, traditions, or beliefs.
3. Discuss some of the values/beliefs of the selected cultural group that support the group’s mourning practices/activities (for example, a belief that there is an Afterlife).
4. Include how long the mourning period typically lasts.
5. Describe some of the activities that are a part of the mourning tradition (for example, attire worn by the mourners, cleansing of the body procedures, restriction of embalming, use of cremation, funerals, etc.).
6. Cite the scientific source(s) of your information where applicable. Also, please respond to at least one other students post/thread.

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