When my sister died in 2024, it was a devastating and shocking experience. She was found unconscious and unresponsive in her home. Although we thought there may be a chance of survival, after several tests, she was officially declared dead… something which is still hard for me to say. Although her death is still quite raw, I wanted to share how the rituals and cultural practices we performed helped guide me through the process. We wanted to honour our sisters passing whilst

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