Egyptomania

Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife in the form of a heavenly Field of Reeds (A'aru) that exactly mirrored their lives, albeit in a more perfect, immortal form.  This naturally makes funerary practices one of the most important, if not the most important, rituals in Ancient Egypt. The aim here was to preserve the different aspects of the deceased's life so that they may later relive it in peace after waking up from their temporary slumber. These funerals warranted the survival of the spirit in the Netherworld and so the mummification of the body was a central part in these rituals. For the body (khet) is the main vessel of the soul (Ka and Ba).  The family of the deceased had one of three options for the mummification and making of the coffin. This was a quality for money deal as families would strive for the second best or best option to ensure the safe journey for the deceased and avoid getting haunted by their trapped ghost. Funerary Processions were a given even for