The families of the Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine are not allowed to open the sealed coffins they receive from the frontline. The relatives say they don’t know if the remains they buried really belonged to their loved ones.
Funeral rites and traditions vary a lot around the world. I don’t know the specifics in Russia, but I know in some places traditionally family has played a big part in preparing the body for burial- cleaning it and dressing it and such, . There may also be additional religious rituals and such that would be performed.
But at the very least, I’m pretty sure that almost anywhere in the world would normally give the next of kin che opportunity to see the corpse if just to confirm that it is in fact their relative they’re about to bury.
Funeral rites and traditions vary a lot around the world. I don’t know the specifics in Russia, but I know in some places traditionally family has played a big part in preparing the body for burial- cleaning it and dressing it and such, . There may also be additional religious rituals and such that would be performed.
But at the very least, I’m pretty sure that almost anywhere in the world would normally give the next of kin che opportunity to see the corpse if just to confirm that it is in fact their relative they’re about to bury.