In the traditional funeral customs of this religion, burial must occur within forty-eight hours of death, ensuring the body is never unattended. Both the coffin and the attire are kept simple to symbolize equality in death. The upper body is covered with a prayer shawl, fringes trimmed short. Open-casket ceremonies are prohibited, and the body, strictly avoiding cremation or mausoleums, is placed in wooden coffins directly in the earth. In the initial two days post-death, the family is typically given privacy to fully express their grief.