Across the world there are different cultural conceptions of death. For this debate, we distinguish between two major models. Model A, which understands death as a loss, is usually expressed in solemn rituals where dark colors, silence, and the explicit expression of grief predominate; examples of this model include traditional Western funerals or Christian liturgies focused on the separation between the living and the dead. In contrast, Model B conceives of death as a celebration of the life cycle, and is expressed through bright colors, music, food, and practices that highlight the symbolic continuity of the deceased. Manifestations of this approach can be seen in celebrations such as the Day of the Dead in Mexico, certain Afro-Caribbean rituals that honor ancestors, or the festive funerals of some Ghanaian communities that celebrate life with dances and parades.