cultural studies
type: Concept
narrower: funeral rites

funeral rites
definition: In every culture, preparation of the dead for burial and the afterlife reflects cultural belief systems. African American funerals and funeral rites have been influenced by the funeral traditions of West Africa as well as by elements of Christianity that were adopted during the period of slavery. [Source: Encyclopedia of African American Society; Funeral Rites]
narrower: embalming
narrower: cremation
narrower: burial
broader: cultural studies
type: Concept

cremation
type: Concept
broader: funeral rites

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: funeral rites

embalming
type: Concept
broader: funeral rites

burial
type: Concept
broader: funeral rites