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Funeral and Grieving Customs of Local Vietnamese Cultures: Catholic, Buddhist, Muslim, Ancestral. Rose Tran – Charter President of SDVA Lions Club. Central Vietnam Catholic Church of Bau Sen. A deep root in old culture- Ancestral worship. Holy Cross Cemetery- San Diego.
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Funeral and Grieving Customs of Local Vietnamese Cultures:Catholic, Buddhist, Muslim, Ancestral Rose Tran – Charter President of SDVA Lions Club
Central VietnamCatholic Church of Bau Sen. A deep root in old culture- Ancestral worship
Bau Sen Cemetery Central Vietnam – Cross on top – Lotus structureat lower base
Who is the decision maker? • US customs: • Spouse • Adult children • Brothers & Sisters • Vietnamese customs: • The eldest uncle, aunt • Older brothers & Sisters • Spouse
Very western looking- Very Eastern culture in decision making
Root Culture: Taking care of ancestral burial ground for generations. Treating as living person. Donating parts: Of course - Against
Religion factors 5 Stars for willing to donate • Catholic: Western - 18 th century – 2 stars • Buddhism: Eastern – 13th century- 2 stars • Baptist: Western 20th century – 3 stars • Ancestral worship: 3000 years ago: 1 star • Nonbeliever?s: - 4 stars
Thank you Rose Tran CALI HOME FUNERAL SERVICES 858-722-2185 www.calihomefunerals.com