Funeral Culture in Peru: Indigenous Roots and Modern Catholic Practices

How Peruvians View Death, Grieve, and Memorialise Loved Ones
In this episode of our Funeral Cultures Around the World series, we're exploring death rituals, funeral practices, and grief traditions in Peru—a country rich in culture, spirituality, and history.

From the influence of indigenous Andean beliefs to Catholic funeral masses, you'll discover how modern Peruvians blend ancient traditions with contemporary faith to honour the dead. We’ll take a look at:

✨ How Peruvians understand death and the soul
✨ Traditional and Catholic funeral practices
✨ Unique burial customs and colourful tombs
✨ Grief and mourning in Peruvian communities
✨ Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Peru
✨ Why some graves are decorated with beer, food, and toys

Whether you're a death educator, cultural researcher, or simply fascinated by how different societies approach death and dying, this deep dive into Peruvian funeral culture offers both insight and respect.

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