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7 unusual and fascinating funeral traditions around the world

Samantha LeeNov 5, 2015, 22:39 IST

Funerals don't always have to be somber events. Some cultures honor the dead with lavish celebrations full of life and energy, while others make them one with the earth - or the atmosphere.

Here are a few unusual and fascinating funeral traditions from around the world.

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