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
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
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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
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