Funeral rights

Article Abstract:

Christianity has flourished in Tana Toraja, the highlands of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, mainly through its willingness to tolerate rituals based on animist beliefs. Clergymen have taken particular care to allow the elaborate funeral rites practised in the region to continue. However, outside forces, including tourism and income from local people working abroad, are now threatening to damage the relationship between Christianity and Torajan rituals. Tourism is encouraging Torajans to take up old values again, and people are also returning to tradition because they feel unable to cope with modernity.

Religious organizations, Christian Organizations, Indonesia, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Christianity

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Dead serious

Article Abstract:

Hotel-based funeral services for executives, called shaso, are only one component of a growing funeral market in Japan. Many companies are marketing their goods and services aggressively to benefit from the funeral market. Japanese people spend up to $47,000 on funerals. Manufacturers are offering their goods as possible funeral gifts, and insurance companies are providing people with the opportunity to pre-purchase their own funerals.

Hotels & Motels, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Hotels and motels, Japan, Services

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Dying to succeed

Article Abstract:

The NV Multi Corporation Bhd. is succeeding in both the stock market and the funeral market.

Malaysia, Economic aspects, Company Profile, NV Multi Corporation Bhd.

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