What are the similarities and differences in All Souls’ Day, wake, and funeral traditions in Australia and the Philippines?

In the Usap Tayo episode, the discussion explored the similarities and differences between Filipino and Australian traditions during wakes, funerals, and the observance of All Saints’ Day.

What Are the Similarities and Differences in All Saints’ Day, Wake, and Funeral Traditions in Australia and the Philippines? Credit: Pressmaster Production Studio

Key Points

• Duration of the Wake or Viewing: In Australia, the viewing or visitation usually lasts only one night, while in the Philippines, the lamay can extend from three to seven days, often with an open casket at home or in a funeral parlour.
• Purpose of the Gathering: In Australia, the wake serves as a Celebration of Life and a time for reflection; in the Philippines, it is a deeply religious and communal tradition involving prayers and the Holy Rosary.
• Community Support and Customs: Australians commonly offer flowers or donate to a charity in memory of the deceased, while Filipinos show solidarity through nightly visits, shared meals, and financial contributions to help the bereaved family.

LISTEN TO

Ano ang mga pareho at kaibahan sa mga tradisyon ng Undas, lamay at libing sa Australia at Pilipinas?

SBS Filipino

17:29Filipino

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