End of Life Category: South American Death Practices

South America is a large continent, just slightly smaller in area than North America and about twice the size of Europe. It comprises 12 sovereign nations, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela as well as two dependent territories, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands; and one internal territory, French Guiana. Home to the largest continental mountain range and the largest and most abundant rainforest on earth, South America is known for its natural beauty, diversity and multicultural roots. Below are just a few of the most interesting facts about the culture and death and mourning practices of the millions of people who reside there.