What is the significance with tobacco in our funeral's?
Tobacco (Kinnick~Kinnick) is used to open our hearts
to Creator for permission to have the ceremony and ask Creator to except this
person.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
A Native American (Indian) Soaugi (Funeral).
The true Traditional American native people around
Uncasvillage New England were crossed ( sent to be with the ancestors and
Creator).
From a time long before Sachem Unkas ( Uncas),
Oweneco, Attawanhood, Ben Uncas, Mamohet, Mahachemo, Momauguin, Ansantawae,
Tontonimo,
Shaumpishuh, Sunk squaw Sachem, Montowese, Ackenach,
Pethus, Ahamo, Nassahegon, Cassisinamon, Wequash, Weraumaug, Catoonam until my
father Sachem Zeak, American Native people were lovingly
prayer on their trip home, please do not let this
sacred tradition pass away.
Only four pictures of the old Turtle hill village and
Burial ground remains public after the home and office invasion while Sachem
Zeak was hospitalized in 1986.
These photos have a signed and dates mark of proof of
ownership on them.
Because of all that has happened to every Sacred
Traditional American Native site of our past ancestors, we will never show
directions to this the most important best used site known to my people, we
have however, set up in a well for my head chief and head Tribal clan mother,
all that is known of our true past including this alter/burial ground!
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Yes, all birds of prey are our brothers and sisters
and are buried with the same love and ceremonies.
This was found on the internet and should always be
studied.
NORTH AMERICAN
WOODLAND BURIAL SOCIETY
The NAWBS is a grass-roots volunteer network
comprising of individuals from all vocations, religious beliefs, and areas of
the continent, who have the desire to further the dignified and loving practice
of natural woodland burials.
Natural burials are common in many “third world”
countries. Private organizations, churches, and the government in the U.K. are
the world leaders among industrial nations in the ecologically sound woodland
burial movement.
The U.S. Civil War resulted in a disastrous change of
burial practices, laws, and an increasing stranglehold over burials brought by
the commercial funeral industry. As a result of these changes the American
society has become a victim of an uncaring system. In addition, those of
religious beliefs such as Judaism and Islam who have specific burial
requirements are often discriminated against by unnecessary laws and
regulations.
The Society supports the rights of individuals to
choose the method of burial for either themselves or their loved ones. The
movement towards natural (“green”, “woodland”, “D.I.Y.”) burials is growing as
people realize the personal, environmental, and economical benefits that are
realized. It is the aim of the newly formed Society to provide a source of
information and help in this process.
To be able to accomplish the aims and goals of the
Society, we invite an open membership of anyone interested in
"woodland" burials. The amount of involvement a member may wish to
participate in one or more activities is up to each member.
Some of the major areas the Society can provide
concentrated activisms in are:
a. provide information to the public and media on
natural burials.
b. to inform local and state government authorities
and elected officials about natural burials, and work to change any laws or
regulations that may prevent citizens from exercising their choice of burial
method.
c. to provide a referral point in each state for those
seeking accurate information on natural burials.
d. to support and encourage the development and
manufacture in the U.S. of burial products that are ecologically sound. This
includes such items as shrouds, bio-degradable caskets, and similar items.
e. to provide a medium of contact and cooperation with
funeral directors and other businesses involved in the funeral commerce.
f. to work towards helping establish natural burial
reserves in all states, and establish a supportive working relationship with
existing ones.
g. to work with local churches and religious leaders
to gain support for natural burials and woodland burial reserves.
h. to work, and provide coordination, with
"end-of-life" palliative care organizations to extend end of life
care onto the dignified "last rites" of a natural burial.
Author Unknown!
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