In all ancient cultures, both memorial practices and mourning and burial rites hold a central place. Traditional ceremonies for bidding farewell to the deceased and preserving their memory are an important part of social interaction. The thought of the transience of all earthly things, as well as the beliefs about life after death, are among the core questions of human existence. Ancient Egypt continues to exert an unbroken fascination with its extensive funerary culture and vivid concepts of the afterlife. This volume provides comprehensive information about the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians regarding death, the afterlife, and burial customs. In addition to a general introduction to ancient Egyptian funerary practices, the following topics are explained in more detail: royal burials.