Culture crossword

5. Hawaiian burial that was only recently brought back due to health concerns for the family.
6. Used to symbolize resting in peace. (African)
7. Outside of the home to capture evil spirits and protect the home. (African)
11. Final submission to Allah in Muslim culture.
13. Not allowed in Muslim funeral preparation.
15. Floral necklace used to honor the deceased in Hawaiian funerals.
17. Typically cut and buried with the deceased. (Native American)
18. Hawaiian send off for the deceased that requires a surf board.
20. Burial used by some Native American Tribes.

1. When a soul is reborn into another body popular amongst Native Americans.
2. Mourning period allowed for muslim widows.
3. Candies left for the dead on the ofrenda.(Mexican)
4. Funeral song commonly used in Hawaiian funerals.
8. Place photos of deceased loved ones on this to remember them. (Mexican)
9. Placed on graves to lead to soul to glory.(African)
10. Bread decorated with bone-like decorations eaten by the families of the dead. (Mexican)
12. Avoided at all costs by Navajo people as to avoid getting "ghost sickness"
14. A guide used by spirits to visit the living during the celebration that takes place on November 2nd. (Mexican)
16. Sacrificed over the grave to release Spirit world problems. (African)
19. Muslim mourners throw 3 handfuls of this onto the Casket at a funeral.