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\u201cUndas<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, or what Pinoys collectively refer to with the special days of All Saint\u2019s Day<\/em> (November 1) and All Souls Day<\/em> (Nov 2) commemorating their loved ones and relatives who have passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Mexico celebrates the \u2018Day of the Dead<\/em>\u2019, the Philippines observe Undas<\/em> by visiting the cemetery and offering prayers for the dead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a predominantly Catholic nation, Filipinos have a lot of culture and traditions that goes with remembering deceased friends and family on this holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While westerners would generally not be comfortable spending much time in the graveyard, Filipinos celebrate Undas <\/strong>by gathering as a family around the gravemarkers of their loved ones. Most would bring blankets or picnic mats, matched with chairs, tables, and food \u2013 a family reunion of sorts. Some would even do an overnight in the cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now knowing these, here are some Undas Essentials <\/em>you should not forget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Come Prepared with Flowers & Candles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re going to the cemetery, come prepared by bringing your own candles and matches \/ lighter and buying your offertory flowers in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many enterprising Pinoys sell flowers and candles conveniently at the cemetery entrance, the law of supply and demand can surely jack-up the prices. Prepare ahead and save on a budget<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Going to Church<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some religious families who include a church visit in their itinerary before or after going to the cemetery.  They hear Mass and spend time to pray for loved ones who have died. This is also a preferred alternative when visiting the cemetery is not possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Getting A Memorial Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the occasion is for those who have already passed away. The occasion also reminds us that we all are going to pass away in the future \u2013 something certain that we all have to go through. So this is also the best time to consider, plan, and talk about these matters such as Death Care<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Life Plan<\/strong> or a Memorial Plan<\/strong> is a prepaid service that includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n