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African beliefs and traditions  

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  • Most African people regard death with great reverence and awe. Researchers and practitioners in death care have observed that in the study of crosscultural differences, considerations of culture/subculture, spirituality/religion, and social class are important factors that influence attitudes, beliefs, and values in death, dying, and funeral rites. [Source: Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience; African Beliefs and Traditions]

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