Chamorro Culture Funeral Practices

Burial Practices and Beliefs

"Maga'lahi Burial" by Raph Unpingco.
Ancient CHamoru Burial Practices
Burial
Ancient CHamoru Burial Rituals
Makåna & Kakåhna
Ancient CHamoru Use of Human Bones
Leading Prayers. Photo by David Castro and Guahan Magazine.
Burial Practices

Spanish Catholic Changes

Lorenzo M. Blas Family - Pre-WWII. Courtesy of Mark Borja Lord.
Bela: Wake or Vigil
Family Statues
Nobena: Novena (Catholic Devotional Prayers)
Leading Prayers. Photo by David Castro and Guahan Magazine.
Techa: Traditional Prayer Leader
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