Death Practices Among the Circassians in Israel: An Ethnolinguistic Study.

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate and explain the death practices among the Circassians in Israel using ethnolinguistic approaches.
• Analyzed eight death-related explications and cultural scripts using Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM) methodology.
• Focused on the Kfar Kama community to capture specific cultural norms and practices related to death.
• Identified eight key explications that define Circassian death practices.
• Described cultural scripts that reflect the community's values and beliefs surrounding memorial activities.