Since it reflects funerary ritual, the material is important in understanding a society's belief systems.

This was initially interpreted as remains of a funerary ritual.

The arrival of the Alpha party disrupts the funerary ritual.

The Kofun period takes its name from these distinctive earthen mounds which are associated with the rich funerary rituals of the time.

The Ganges is one of the most highly favored sites for funerary rituals in India.

Scholars have associated the figures with shamans and possible funerary rituals.

Theories suggest the site was dedicated to funerary ritual.

Other stones related with divination, funerary or fertility rituals are known.

Human sacrifice was practiced as part of the funerary rituals associated with the first dynasty.

Upon his death, he taught the people mourning ceremonies and a proper form of funerary ritual (by cremation).