Embalming is the process of preserving a body by injecting it with chemicals to prevent decomposition.

A funeral, memorial service, and wake are all ceremonies or rituals that take place after a person's death.

Mourning period, bereavement period, and grieving period are all terms used to describe the period of time between a person's death and their burial or cremation.

Death culture is the term used to describe the social and cultural beliefs and practices surrounding death and dying.

Grieving, mourning, and bereavement are all terms used to describe the process of coming to terms with the death of a loved one.

Social context of death, cultural context of death, and historical context of death are all terms used to describe the social and cultural factors that influence how people experience death and dying.

Thanatophobia, necrophobia, and mortuophobia are all terms used to describe the fear of death.

Naturalism is the belief that death is a natural part of life.

Theodicy is the belief that death is a punishment for sin.

Reincarnation, transmigration, and metempsychosis are all terms used to describe the belief that death is a transition to another life.

Nihilism is the belief that death is the end of existence.

Agnosticism, skepticism, and existentialism are all terms used to describe the belief that death is a mystery that cannot be fully understood.

Nirvana, moksha, and liberation are all terms used to describe the belief that death is a liberation from the suffering of life.

Reunion, rebirth, and resurrection are all terms used to describe the belief that death is a reunion with loved ones who have died before.

Renewal, transformation, and metamorphosis are all terms used to describe the belief that death is a new beginning.