Anna Spilling

Bereavement and the Church: a Cross-cultural Comparison Between Norway and Kenya Anna Spilling

This study seeks to give a cross-cultural presentation of the church?s role in supporting people who are bereaved. It takes place within a specific church context in Norway and Kenya respectively. The study examines cultural variations in grieving, main sources of support, the role of the church in supporting the bereaved, and finally the diaconal justification of this support given by the church.