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There is always one definite in life, death. Death is a universal event that occurs across cultures. Specifically, every culture deals with death differently, but in a broader sense, all cultures base their customs upon death. It is no surprise that people live their lives in preparation for their ultimate demise. A common descriptor of all humans is the eventual loss of life. Death is the equalizer of all humans, no matter what one has done with their life they will die, just as their fellow dwellers of the world. Humans are faced with the fear of death throughout their lifetime; this is central to all human nature. How a person reacts to their fear is that which makes a human different from the next. Humans understand that they will die and are afraid of their mortality; these are both facts that define human nature.
When a person faces the death of a loved one, they are also facing their own mortality. Suddenly, one faces the fact whomever or whatever one loves will......

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