2007-08-18 05:45:37 · 8 answers · asked by gunruner1993 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I've not noticed and think it could be a coincidence. Or it follows the direction of the rising sun, which is a symbol of warmth and hope even for the dead.
2007-08-18 05:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by DeleraTwinkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The east represents new life,( the rising sun).
In Christianity people are buried that way, because Jesus is suppose to return in the East. Many people were buried facing east so they would be facing the sun when they arose on judgment day. In Celtic Mythology the East and the Rising Sun are the The Givers of Life.
2007-08-18 06:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sun rises in the east. And, the "head" of the deceased person also faces east; the "feet" face west.
2007-08-18 05:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by annswers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is mostly based on a tradition began by Bishop Hildebert in the 12th Century with the burial of Catholics.
2007-08-18 05:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by khrome_wind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am almost positive that its because during the rapture of the church. Jesus is going to come from the east to take us in the rapture
2007-08-18 05:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably to catch the morning sun rise for early visitors.
2007-08-18 05:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by PrivacyNowPlease! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because God said when he returned he would be coming back from the East.
2007-08-18 05:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Superstitious belief from the catholics.
jtm
2007-08-18 05:50:13 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋