Are past generations of ancestors remembered? Are they honored? In what way? Is there a difference between how male ancestors or female ancestors are honored?

How important is this nationally? for the family? to the individual? for the deceased?

Is there a special time locally or nationally when ancestors are remembered? What is done at this time?

Does the family make regular visits to the gravesite(s)?

• How often do they go?
• What do they do there?
• What other activities are done by the family to remember their loved ones?
• Are there special ancestral shrines?
• Where are they, and what objects are kept there? How are they used?
• What other activities are done by family members to care for the needs of their ancestors?

Are ancestors considered benevolent extensions of the earthly family unit?

• If so, what are the obligations expected to be carried out by the living for the dead?
• By the dead for the living? For how long?
• Who in the family makes sure these obligations are carried out?
• Are there pictures of the deceased in the home?
• Are they in a special place for remembrance, intercession, or prayer?
• Are pictures taken of the dead body and put in a special place?

Are the ancestors feared as spirits which might harm the living?

• How many generations need to pass before the harm is mitigated?
• What needs to be done by the family to block potential harm?
• What things offend to the ancestors?
• If they are offended, what may they do to the living?
• What must be done to placate their displeasure?

Are ancestors consulted?

• How often and in what way?
• Are séances held? When, where and why?
• What can ancestors do to help the living that the other spirits or gods cannot or will not do?