How Did Egyptian Culture Prepare For Death

In the Egyptian culture, it was commonplace to prepare for death. Emphasis was put on preparing for death, because it was believed that preparation for death affected how successful someone was in the afterlife. (Cite a source.) An integral part of the process included picking the appropriate place for the burial; ancient Egyptians viewed where you were buried as a direct reflection of social standing. (Cite a source) The living played a significate role in the lives of the dead. The living obtained a caretaker like role of the dead, by providing items like food, and casting spells. (Cite a source)