| Description |
The internment of the body in Mongolia customarily belongs to kings and nobleman, saints, and shamans. The dead body of ordinary (common) people is traditionally left exposed at an open countryside place. But the honouring of remains is common and funeral proceedings are almost the same. According to tradition, the dead bodies of kings and nobleman were entombed in special places. The dignitaries of monks were embalmed or cremated and placed in stupas. Shamans (male or female) were buried with their drums in mausoleum-like spaces built on the highest places. As mentioned above, the dead bodies of common people were left exposed at an open place of the countryside. Such a way of burial was normal in the vast countryside. But it is not suitable for urban people. So the interment of the dead body is today more prevalent. |
| Social and cultural significance |
Funeral practices are showing respect, a tribute to the "spirit" or non-physical body of the deceased and time to say last farewells. |
| Transmission method |
by apprenticeship training and participitation in the funeral practices |
| Community |
Funeral service organizations, Elders in families |
