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"This book evaluates existing theories, concepts, and models with the practices of death, dying and bereavement from different societies around the world. The differences in various belief systems and how these influence death, dying and bereavement practices are highlighted, including Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Ancestor worship, Afro-Brazilian religions, the belief systems of Native Indians, the Maoris of New Zealand and others. These belief systems will contribute to a better understanding of the existing models of death, dying and bereavement that are examined. An overview of countries in different continents is also provided. This helps to refresh the reader's mind of the country's geographical location and bring attention to the prevailing causes of death and life expectancy of nations in different parts of the world. At the end of each chapter, review questions are provided to aid in the reader's comprehension and allow for self-refection. At the end of each chapter, an Additional Readings section has been included so the reader can find additional information to further an interest developed from reading the chapter material. A glossary of terms is included to aid with explaining certain terms and add to the reader's vocabulary. Given its overview of existing theories/models as well as a focus on issues of cross-cultural relevance on death, dying and bereavement, the book will be of interest to bereavement counselors, healthcare practitioners, and others"--

The development of human civilization has been accompanied by attempts to
eradicate contagious diseases, such as plague, which had a significantly high
lethality throughout history. In that respect, in the 18th century the
Habsburg Monarchy introduced, at first, various regulations, and afterwards
comprehensive public health legislation. This way, many questions were
resolved, first and foremost how to prevent the spread of an epidemic. These
regulations greatly contrasted the folk customs and religious practice
related to burying the dead. This paper presents two contrasting phenomena at
the time of the plague epidemic in Srem in the years of 1795 and 1796. On the
one hand, measures were taken to fight the epidemic, and on the other hand,
there were folk customs related to burial procedures which had a negative
effect on the spread of the disease.

The Roman attitude towards the dead in the period spanning the end of the Republic and the high point of the Empire was determined mainly by religious views on the (im)mortality of the soul and the concept of the "pollution of death". Contamination through contact with the dead was thought to affect interpersonal relationships, interfere with official duties and prevent contact with the gods. However, considerations of hygiene relating to possible physical contamination also played a role. In this study the traditions relating to the correct preparation of the body and the subsequent funerary procedures leading up to inhumation or incineration are reviewed and the influence of social status is considered. Obvious paradoxes in the Roman attitude towards the dead are discussed, e.g. the contrast between the respect for the recently departed on the one hand, and the condoning of brutal executions and public blood sports on the other. These paradoxes can largely be explained as reflecting the very practical policies of legislators and priests for whom considerations of hygiene were a higher priority than cultural/religious views.

AbstractFor the Koch, Koch Rajbongshi, and Rajbanshi people of India, water is central to their culture. They share river music and ancestry. They lost their language in 1931 and split into three or more clans due to flood relocation. They also introduced food, the river, the sun, the moon, the bamboo tree, and cactus plant worship to the highlands. The parent group was identified as tribal in the 1931 census. Still, the Indian government could not grant Koch, Koch Rajbongshi, and Rajbanshi "scheduled tribe" status for Assam and conserve their culture, traditions, and language. Indian scientists are trying to solve Assam's centuries‐old flood issues, which are worsening. The new Indian water framework must treat "water access" and "value of water resources" as "essentially good" and "human rights" issues. India must review its Assam flood failures and compensate locals. Assam needs political, social, economic, and administrative procedures to develop and manage water resources and offer services at different societal levels.

Intro -- Death and Bereavement Around the World: Volume 5: Reflective Essays -- Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- General Introduction to Series -- Tribute to Professor Jack Morgan -- Tribute to Pittu: Reflections on the Last Months of His Life and Achievements -- INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME 5 -- Part 1 -- Part 2 -- CHAPTER 1 End-of-Life Care -- CHAPTER 2 Children and Death Around the World -- CHAPTER 3 Ritual: Making Special: The Right of Every Griever -- CHAPTER 4 Gender Differences in Death Customs Around the World -- CHAPTER 5 Pittu Laungani in Conversation with John D. Morgan -- CHAPTER 6 Death Systems and Suicide Around the World -- CHAPTER 7 AIDS = Death -- CHAPTER 8 Grief and Bereavement in the Developing World -- CHAPTER 9 Death and Bereavement in Romania -- CHAPTER 10 Names and Their Uses -- CHAPTER 11 Roadside Memorials: Beyond Individual Grieving -- CHAPTER 12 Spiritual Experiences with Loss: Encouragement or Disaster? -- CHAPTER 13 Spirituality, Dying, Death, and Bereavement: Time for a Radically Expanded Definition of Spirituality -- CHAPTER 14 Conclusion -- EPILOGUE Reflection on the Life of John Daniel Morgan: A Journey to Wholeness -- FINAL WORD -- Contributors -- Index -- Select Titles from the: Death, Value and Meaning Series -- Back Cover.

This volume examines in inter-disciplinary perspective the degree to which the medieval Ashkenazi were innovative in the area of communal activity surrounding burial and mourning customs. The topics cover liturgical poetry as well as statutory prayers confessions, final testimonies and acts of charity funeral and mourning rites the influences of the surrounding non-Jewish the effects of major acts of persecution.