Funeral ceremony of Janati's wife

That said, the custom of washing the body has evolved somewhat over the years. In the past, washing the body occurred in public. Now it’s more common to wash a body in private. However, in many cases, close loved ones can be present.

Funeral beginnings

A public viewing of the deceased’s body is not customary in Persian culture. This is partially due to the fact that most Persians emphasize the importance of burying someone’s body as soon as possible after their death.