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.
Some deaths challenge the moral framework that gives traditional rituals their meaning.
“Where Are You with African grief traditions — communal mourning?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.