Cultural Crossword

2. What Native American group paint the deceased's face red to symbolize their journey to the spirit world?
4. Jewish mourning tradition
9. In what culture are white garments typical for mourning?
10. What Japanese tradition involves honoring ancestors with offerings?
15. What is the Irish tradition of mourning?
16. In what culture are mourners expected to wear black armbands or clothing to signify their grief?
19. What tradition involves burning paper replicas of material possessions?
20. American What tradition involves constructing wooden platforms for the deceased to decompose naturally?

1. In Hinduism, what river is considered sacred for cremation rituals?
3. Which culture are funerals often elaborate affairs featuring "keeners"?
5. What tradition involves burying the deceased in elaborately decorated coffins?
6. What tradition involved sending the deceased off to the afterlife on a burning ship or boat?
7. What ancient practice involved placing coins on the eyes of the deceased?
8. Orleans In what culture are funeral processions accompanied by loud music and dancing?
11. What ritual involves releasing lanterns into the sky to guide the spirits of the deceased?
12. What tradition involved placing a coin in the mouth of the deceased to pay for passage across the river Styx?
13. of the Dead ancient greek practice
14. What culture is the Day of the Dead?
17. What culture are sky burials practiced?
18. What practice involved preserving the body for the afterlife through mummification?