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

Holy Cross Cemetery- San Diego

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 SERVICES858-722-2185

www.calihomefunerals.com