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Why are weddings held at Shinto shrines and funerals held at Buddhist temples?
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What do you eat at a Buddhist funeral?
The rituals of a Buddhist funerals vary with the tradition (Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan) and sect. The social aspects (dress, interaction, meal) of the funeral depend on the congregation and the country or cultural group they are in (an American Buddhist funeral might be more like other American funerals than Chinese funerals) If you are attending such an event call the funeral home if one is being used or a relative who is Buddhist to get the details of what goes on. If you are only going as a social thing (coworker etc.) go but plan on getting no freebies.
Do Japanese people often go to Shinto shrines for death rites?
No, roughly 90% of Japanese funerals are Buddhist in nature.
What do Buddhists wear to a Buddhist funeral?
Buddhism has adapted to different cultures in different places; it did not start out with any particular rituals around death -- since it was an anti-ritual sort of religion. However, different cultures have different customs. If attending a funeral of an American Buddhist you should wear what Americans wear to funerals. Aside from that, you would be wise to ask a member of the family, the Buddhist group, or a close friend of the deceased for advice.
How do Shintos dispose of dead bodies?
Nowdays in Japan, the vast majority of funerals are held according to Buddhist rites and bodies are cremated. The ashes are then usually interred at the family grave. There are Shinto funerals but they are extremely rare and the average lay person has no idea about what is involved. For the average person, rites of passage are divided between Shinto and Buddhist (perhaps with a bit of Christian thrown in). It is said that you are born Shinto (the first shrine ceremony is at 31 days), grow up Shinto (the ceremonies of Shichi-go-san......at 3, 5, and 7 years of age), marry Christian and then die Buddhist.
How many funerals did President Garfield have?
he had 6 funerals
How many funerals did the Titanic have?
The were no funerals for the Titanic. However, there were several hundred funerals for the passengers who perished during the sinking. Actually (4Jays) there were four funerals on the Titanic. Know your information before you post an answer!
Why are funerals so important?
People do funerals to celebrate someone's life
When was For Funerals to Come created?
For Funerals to Come was created in 1994-09.
Why is Dead March in Saul used for state funerals?
Because it is a stately and classical piece of music. Most state funerals (in the Commonwealth) pattern that of Winston Churchill in which this march was prominently used. Also note that it was Handel who composed many pieces of music which are considered classics (eg. Scipio).
Why don't children attend Jewish funerals?
This is not true. Children are permitted at funerals.
When was A Man Who Liked Funerals created?
A Man Who Liked Funerals was created in 1989.
