DEATHCARE PRACTICES AROUND THE WORLD
Home Funeral Alliance Religious and Faith-Based Deathcare Guide
We’re thrilled to announce that the Home Funeral Alliance’s Religious and Faith-Based Deathcare Guide is now available as a digital download! This comprehensive 126-page resource was developed by our 2026 summer intern, Isabel Hebenstreit, and is designed to help families and communities honor sacred traditions while caring for their own dead.
In the sections below, you'll find a series of focused mini guides, each covering a different faith or spiritual practice. These sections are designed to stand alone, so you can easily download, print, or share just the quick-reference pages that are most relevant to your needs—perfect for keeping on hand when supporting a family or planning a home funeral.
Select a guide below to learn more about the deathcare practices for the associated region.
Thank you to our Summer 2026 intern, Isabel Hebenstreit, for developing these materials.
US Military & Veteran Deathcare
Ancient Greek Deathcare
Indonesian Deathcare
Hindu Deathcare
Catholic Deathcare
Islamic Deathcare
Ancient Egyptian Deathcare
Norse & Viking Deathcare
Buddhist Deathcare
Christian Deathcare
Jewish Deathcare
Sikh Deathcare
Non-Religious and Secular Deathcare
