Death, Dying And The After Life.

• How different cultures handle beliefs and death.
• Cultural difference and similarities around death.
• We did a film study about the movie coco and how Mexicans and Spanish people do when death and the afterlife occurs.

My investigation is about Famous deaths and the death I chose was the death of Jesus.

3 Things I learned about the death of Jesus:

• Jesus died by crucifixion, after being arrested  and sentenced by roman authorities in 1st-century Judaea.   
• When Jesus died the curtain hanging in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split apart, the graves broke open, and many of God’s people who had died were raised to life.
• In the year 629 A.D., the Cross was recovered and brought back to Jerusalem by Emperor Heraclius of Constantinople. The relic of the True Cross was then restored to its place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

How can you take care of your Hauora when you go through upsetting things such as death?

To take care of your Hauora after an upsetting event like a death, focus on physical well-being with sleep and exercise, seek emotional support by connecting with trusted friends or professionals, and engage in meaningful activities that align with your cultural or spiritual beliefs.

What happens in your culture when someone passes away?

In Māori culture, death is a sacred transition marked by the tangihanga (funeral) ceremony, where the deceased is mourned and their spirit is guided to the spiritual world to join ancestors. Key aspects include preparing the body for display, a formal welcome onto the marae (traditional meeting place) with speeches and songs, and collective grieving by the extended family (whānau) and community. The body is then buried at the urupā (cemetery), and a ceremony may follow to remove the spiritual restrictions (tapu) of death, allowing the community to support each other in grief.

What is one thing that you learned about someone else’s culture when a person passes away?

In Mexican culture, death is a communal event, starting with a lively “velorio” or wake where community members gather to share food, stories, and prayers for the deceased. This is followed by a funeral mass and burial, often with loved ones interred alongside cherished possessions. In the days after, a “Novena” involves nine days of prayer for the soul, and families construct “ofrendas,” or altars, with photos, candles, and the deceased’s favorite foods to welcome their spirits during Día de los Muertos. 

How was I respectful in this unit?

 I think I was respectful in this unit and didn’t judge anyone based on their culture.