In parts of Tibet, a traditional funeral practice known as sky burial involves placing a deceased person's body at a designated site where vultures consume it. The practice is associated with Tibetan Buddhist beliefs about impermanence and the body's return to nature.

Funerals are often conducted by specialists, and the ceremonies follow local religious customs. The practice is shaped by Tibet's high-altitude environment, where wood can be scarce and the rocky ground makes burial difficult. 🏔

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