Periagoge
Scenario

When the manner of death conflicts with ceremonial traditions

My sister died by suicide and our elders say she cannot have the full burial honors because of how she died, and I am torn between respecting tradition and honoring her memory.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Some deaths challenge the moral framework that gives traditional rituals their meaning.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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