(i) Obedience to the customs and traditions of the community as members observe the rituals.
(ii) The members develop the moral value of thankfulness as they appreciate the role played by relatives, friends and the ancestors.
(iii) Patriotism is cultivated as members observe all customs and traditions related to death in that community.
(iv) The rites promote the virtue of solidarity as members join to participate in the burial rites.
(v) The remaining members develop a sense of responsibility as they take up the roles of the deceased and care for his/ her property.
(vi) The spirit of mutual concern for others is cultivated as other community members join in the support for the bereaved.
(vii) The virtue of honesty and righteous living is acquired as one tries to avoid the possible causes of death.
(viii) The respect given to the ancestors and the deceased during death rites is extended to other members.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 30, 2017 at 06:59
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