Tradition and customs

TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS: THE JOURNEY TO THE AFTERLIFE

Death is an integral part of life, yet unlike many other events in the human lifespan, it is always imbued with a profound sense of mystery, mysticism, and a general spirituality that accompanies our journey to the afterlife. Different cultures, therefore, hold varying attitudes toward death, reflected in a wide array of funeral and posthumous customs shaped by specific beliefs in life after death, as well as other factors such as climate and historical circumstances. These differences are evident even within a territory as small as Croatia, owing to its unique geographical position and the interweaving of Mediterranean, Dinaric, and Pannonian cultures.

In the following text, you will discover some of the intriguing traditions and customs that have been observed for centuries in our regions, most of which are considered mere superstitions today. For more information regarding modern Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, and Jewish guidelines and regulations concerning the handling of remains, the ceremony itself, and posthumous events, please refer to the dedicated topics on our website.