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funeral rites  

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  • 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]

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