BECE Religious And Moral Education 2014 Paper

Concept:Traditional funeral rites are cultural practices performed to honour the dead.Explanation:Funeral rites in African tradition are primarily ceremonies to show respect and honour to the person who has died.They are not meant to raise money, though donations may be received.They are not believed to assist the dead to go to heaven, as that is a religious teaching beyond traditional rites.They are not meant to avoid future deaths, because death is seen as natural and unavoidable.Therefore, the main purpose is to pay the last respect to the dead.Answer:D. pay the last respect to the dead.