2007-09-06 20:50:31 · 5 answers · asked by vanessa e 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, the egyptians mummified their people. . same basic concept, just different style. Them, I think?
2007-09-06 20:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tradition stems historically from an ancient tradition of watching over the deceased's body in the hope that life might return. Not all funerals have a viewing, Jewish people for example bury the deceased shortly after death without ever viewing the body they also do not allow emballming. Viewings now are more about saying a final goodbye and it is believed that a viewing helps the family face that their loved one is actually gone,. We had a viewing for my Grandfathers funeral. It gave us all a chance to see him one last time and talk to him, touch him etc,
2007-09-06 21:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by D and G Gifts Etc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The guy who was owed a large sum of money by the supposed dead guy.
2007-09-06 22:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make sure the person is dead?
2007-09-06 20:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some weird person.... i HATE that part!
2007-09-06 20:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by Vanessa ♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋