Throughout history many cultures have acknowledged the sacred significance and presence of their departed loved ones. Some cultures entire religions and customs are centered directly around ancestral worship, others have festivals and holidays dedicated to the remembrance of their departed. This page is dedicated to exploring a few of the manners in which the departed are honored, as well as providing a virtual shrine where-in to kindle a flame in remembrance of your own beloved.

Presence of Ancestral Worship in West African Islam makes note of a variety of beliefs in the area which make use of Ancestral Pillars and worship

Festivals of the Chinese this is a great site with lots of information on the holidays and the practices of the Chinese beliefs, including Grave Cakes, Tomb-Sweeping Day, and the New Year

Ancestral Voices lyrics of a song which imparts the power and influence that our ancestors can have on our lives

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last updated 10/23/1998
© Ron Wolfe