A Buddhist priest chants sutras, and attendees offer incense at the altar as a sign of respect. The main ceremony is held the following day at a temple, funeral hall, or family home. A Buddhist ...

Mourners would keep vigil throughout the night, burning incense and spending final hours with a loved one. Until the late twentieth century, funerals were held at home. Nowadays, they take place ...

Held the night before the funeral, the wake is a gathering of close family and friends. A Buddhist priest chants sutras, and attendees offer incense at the altar as a sign of respect. The Funeral ...