The meaning behind why Tongans have a specific dress code when attending the funeral. How hierarchy plays a big role and how the Tongans memorializes a death in the family. Nofo’aki putu (home of the deceased) friends, families and many churches will come to the home of the deceased presenting their gifts to the family. The gifts range from money, food, Tongan valuables like mats and blankets (Nauwee). Your gifts and presence show your respect and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Amenhotep III's body was found in 1898 along with more than a dozen other royals, including his own grandfather, Amenhotep II. They also found Tutankhamen’s father, Akhenaten. He was tomb was discovered in 1907. When they first discovered his tomb they were not sure the tomb actually belonged to Akhenaten because the mummy was so badly decayed, DNA now shows that it coffin did once retain his body. They also uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamen’s mother, whos name is not known.
These flags that are carried represent the people and the environment they live in; an American flag, flags of each tribe, an eagle staff, and finally the powwow flag. The elders, because of their experience get to carry the ‘Eagle Staff’ because of their tremendous spiritual experience and knowledge. The aboriginal people get carry the US flag with respect even though they faced tremendous suffering from the Americans. All these flags have many meanings; One is to remember their elders who held their faith to fight against America and it represents the symbol of America (which includes the natives). When everyone is in the arbor, a prayer is
Now it is properly maintained by a caretaker and an American flag flaps proudly in the breeze. This is the site of the Baby Graves, located in my hometown of Midwest, WY. The Baby Graves literally gets its name from the type of residents who inhabit this cemetery. Some date as far back as the 1800s, while a few others are as late as 1962. Many were the young infants and children of settlers and pioneers traveling through on their way to the Oregon Trail.
The purpose of the Smoke Party is to hire deceased person’s father’s clan as workers – siblings, cousins, and anyone that is considered family within the Funeral in a First Nation Territory 2 clan. The family usually takes care of the funeral details and is responsible for a lot of duties such as the clothing (who is washing and dressing?) grave site (the location, the appearance of it) transportation of body (who stays up with the deceased
Many men wrote to their families as they lay dying on the battlefield. Others had a trusted friend notify their families. Some families were left to scour the newspapers for news of their loved one's fate. The soldier himself suffered deeply. He only wished for what was deemed a good death.
Paul Keating’s speech “funeral service of the unknown soldier” (1993) was presented on Armistice Day in order for Australians unite and learn as a country by commemorating and reflecting the sacrifices thousands of Australians who have lost their lives in war. Keating addresses the need for unity and how we need to strive for peace. The speech being televised made it easily accessible to all Australians so that he would not isolate anyone rather as a means to unite. Keating emphasises on unity in ‘stick together’, ‘have bonds of mateship’ as a prime minister he is expected to speak in a formal manner but the use colloquial language invites the audience to not only establish a relationship with himself but also each other. Keating also effectively
Also the police officer’s fellow officers, family, and closest friends. Firefighters also have some of theses traditions. The flag is folded thirteen times because, the first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
Walking along the open path leading up to the memorial stepping from stone to stone reading the messages left behind could only bring tears to my eyes as I began thinking of the families who had left them for their loved ones. As the path reaches the initial podium I looked out at the openness of the field with a few shade trees nearby a feeling of quiet and calm took over me as I was reading the names on the black stone walls. I noticed one visitor as I was looking at the site. He was a young man dressed in blue jeans, red shirt, and baseball hat carrying an army printed backpack. He strikes me as a solider himself.
His tomb is a reminder of what we have lost in war and what we have gained.” With these words, Prime Minister Keating reminded us that it was our solemn duty to never forget the sacrifice that this man and others have made. “He is all of them. And he is one of us.” This statement points out to us that this soldier is indeed special; not because he was great or famous but was a normal everyday person like