We are honored to belong to the top Funeral Service Organization, Selected Independent Funeral Homes.  The answers you are looking for regarding Cultural and Religious Customs can be found in this unique feature exclusive to Selected's website.  Here Dr. Bill Hoy provides insight into the world's funeral traditions. Told from the perspective of individual families with different approaches to death and the memorialization of their loved ones, these stories are designed decrease stereotypes and encourage people to ask questions of funeral directors, clergy and faith communities in order to gain a better understanding of the important roles of culture and religion within the context of funeral services. Many helpful books and articles are listed along the way for further reading.