Practices for the dead are a common cultural phenomenon

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Practices for the dead are a common cultural phenomenon. Look at the Yanomami of the Brazilian Rain Forest, the Amish of Pennsylvania, U.S., Itnegs of Abra, Philippines, and the Hopi of Northern Arizona, U.S. Describe similarities and differences found in their funeral practices for their deceased.

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