The tradition of displaying the deceased ahead of a funeral is hardly unique, but certain Ghanaian communities elevate the ...

Funerals are a big deal in Ghana and it is not uncommon, in some parts, for a ceremony to last up to seven days, drawing thousands of crowds adorned in flowing red and black robes and gold jewelry.

Funerals are a big deal in Ghana and it is not uncommon for a ceremony to draw thousands of crowds and last up to seven days. But a centuries-old tradition has come to a halt.

As one of Ghana’s master coffinmakers, the decision wasn’t simple. […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 82°F. Sunday, July 6th 2025 eNewspaper. Home Page.

Ghanaian funerals: Themed coffins and dancing pallbearers ... Sometimes there are traditional symbols used, such as a lion for a local chief, or a Coca-Cola bottle for a person who woke up early.

Funeral tourism allows visitors to engage in a cultural exchange by participating in traditional Ghanaian rituals, learning about the beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife, and gaining ...

ACCRA, Ghana — Benjamin Aidoo has brought his dancing pallbearers to more than 200 funerals in Ghana, easing loved ones to their final resting places to the strains of anything from reggae to ...

Meet Ghana’s fantasy coffin makers: A glimpse into a joy-filled funeral culture. Ghana’s celebratory attitude to death has birthed a deeply creative approach to coffin-making.

The funeral of Nii Agbetekor, the supreme traditional military leader of Nungua, in Greater Accra, took place in November 2024 and was a rare occasion given it grandeur. Regula Tschumi ...

Funerals are a big deal in Ghana and it is not uncommon for a ceremony to draw thousands of crowds and last up to seven days. But a centuries-old tradition has come to a halt.