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Cremation is an important part of religious
observation in many countries.
Although traditional methods are abandoned when people move to
America, the cremation ceremony retains its significance.
Cremation ghats (steps) at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu
Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Cremation Pyre in Bali
More photos of cremation practices around the world will appear here soon.