10 Intriguing Burial Customs Around The Globe Did you know that centuries ago, Indians bury widows alive with their dead husbands? Did you know that ancient Egyptians and Greeks give instructions to the dead on how to navigate the afterlife? Did you know that in the old days of Papua New Guinea and Brazil, the people would eat the dead to expel the fear and mystery that surrounds the concept of death? Did you know that decades ago, among the people of Guinea, the death of a loved one meant that women and children related to the deceased had to cut off some of their fingers? This was done to drive away spirits. Did you know that the people of North Americans used to crush some deceased and put them in a suitcase? The box would then be placed in a mortuary totem in front of the dead person's house. Did you know that once a year, family members go to the grave of departed ones to burn money, to keep the dead comfortable in the afterlife? Here are some...
