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1. A number of people attented his funeral last week. All of his family members looked so sad
since he passed away so suddenly.
2. The body on the woman revealed that she had been poisoned.
3. The parents of the missing boy have been called by the police to identify the post-mortem
4. The nurses were trying to comfort the patient who was overcome with grief
5. Linda is a nurse who has been working in a hospice for 10 years. She said that helping the dying
is not easy, but it is worth.
Answer
1. The body is washed by family members of the same sex and is wrapped in white linen cloth.
2. Post-mortem examinations are discouraged, unless they are required by law.
3. It is very important to provide as much peace and quiet for dying person as possible. The more
composed and calm the mind is at death, the greater the opportunity for a better rebirth.
4. Traditionally, the body is taken to the home, and for a period of three days or so prayers are
said and the body is nnot touched. The deceased may be cremated or buried, depending on the
wished of the family. Generally speaking, post-moertem are acceptable as the body is
considered less important after death.
5. Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism
6. a. Important : Essential
b. Anxiety : Nervous
c. Put on : Wearing
d. Provide : Prepare
e. Deceased : Departed
f. Acceptable : Received