Across different cultures, laying the dead body on its back in burial, as Americans often do, has been the most popular way of placing bodies in the earth.

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Different cultures have various burial practices, and the supine position (laying on the back) is not universally the most popular. Practices vary widely, including burial in a fetal position, cremation, sky burials, and more, depending on cultural, religious, and regional traditions.

Across Different Cultures, Laying the Dead Body on Its Back