Day of the Dead and other death rituals around the globe

Various cultures around the world celebrate unique rituals for the deceased, reflecting their beliefs about life after death. In Mexico, the Día de Muertos features colorful parades and altars for the dead, while Tibetans practice sky burials, allowing vultures to consume the body. In India, cremation along the Ganges River symbolizes the soul's journey to liberation. Ghana showcases artistic coffins that represent the deceased's life, and the Toraja people of Indonesia hold elaborate funerals to guide souls to the afterlife. In Madagascar, the Famadihana festival honors ancestors with celebrations and new burial clothes. Japan's Obon festival also honors the dead, inviting them back to family homes for a brief reunion.