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Folder: Religions
Title: Funeral Rites
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# Funeral Rites
## Overview
Death is regarded not as an ending but as the beginning of a soul's final journey.
The faithful believe Morvain guides worthy souls into peaceful rest.
Respect for the dead is considered one of civilization's oldest duties.
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## Common Customs
The body is washed.
Family and friends gather in remembrance.
Personal belongings may be buried beside the deceased.
A priest offers final blessings.
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## Burial Traditions
Most people are buried beneath marked graves.
Some coastal communities choose sea burials.
Mountain clans often entomb their dead within stone crypts.
Cremation is practiced only in certain regions.
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## Mourning
Families commonly wear muted clothing for several weeks.
Neighbors provide meals and assistance during this period.
Community support is considered a sacred responsibility.
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## Graveyards
Most cemeteries are built beside temples.
They are treated as peaceful places of reflection rather than places of fear.
Disturbing graves is considered both a crime and a grave sacrilege.
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## Related Pages
• Morvain
• Undead
• Temples
• Society & Social Classes