Funerals don't always have to be somber events. Some cultures honor the dead with lavish celebrations full of life and energy, while others make them one with the earth — or the atmosphere. Here are a ...

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The Egyptians were among the first civilizations that started preserving bodies of the deceased. Credit: Photo courtesy of the National Museum of Funeral History Any day above ground is a good one.

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Funeral traditions vary all across the world. Some are ancient religious practices, while others are new ideas made possible because of technological advancements over the past 50 years. One thing all ...