Greek Funeral Customs, From Ancient Times to Today
The funeral and burial customs of the ancient Greeks — and even the Greeks of today– are and were so very different to those in other parts of the world that they hold a fascination for many today.
Originally closely linked to the ancient pagan beliefs revolving around the Greek gods and goddesses and the Underworld, the customs changed throughout the years as Christianity spread over the land. But perhaps not as much as you would imagine.
Ancient Greek funerary practices are evidenced in much of Greek literature, in the archaeological record, and in ancient Greek art, including sculpture and pottery.
