How religious beliefs and cultural traditions impact the way we die and the way we say goodbye in Australia.
Australia is increasingly becoming more of a multicultural nation and this is impacting the ways we die and say goodbye.
Recently released data from the 2021 Australian Census revealed that our most common religions are now:
Christianity (43.9%)
No religion (38.9%)
Islam (3.2%)
Hinduism (2.7%)
Buddhism (2.4%)
If you are attending a funeral, memorial service or wake with religious customs and cultural traditions that are unfamiliar from your own beliefs or background, having an understanding of what to expect and how to dress and behave will ensure you don’t upset your fellow mourner.
To help you feel more comfortable when attending a funeral from another culture or religion, here’s a guide to some of the different customs and traditions associated with death and funerals.
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