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Feeding the deceased: Strange rituals communities perform to appease the dead

Upon the death of a person, various communities have different ways of paying respect to the deceased. Often this is done in order to ensure the deceased’s soul rests in peace and doesn’t trouble those they leave behind, especially family members.

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