Why we bury our deadHow cultures around the world handle grief and loss.

From the show

Why We Do That

How a society handles its dead reveals its deepest values. From traditional burials and cremations to Tibetan sky burials and turning ashes into beads in South Korea, these rituals do more than dispose of a body. They are powerful social tools for managing grief, reinforcing community bonds, and expressing our beliefs about the afterlife and our connection to nature. Ultimately, our customs surrounding death are about how the living find meaning in loss.