A Wiccan rite of passage performed at the death of a loved one. Corresponds to the concept of a funeral. Different Wiccan groups have various Crossing the Bridge rituals, ranging from focusing on a spiral dance—representing the spiral of life—to a re-enactment of the famous goddess descending to the underworld and returning. Will often include a celebratory aspect with feasting, drinking, storytelling, and dance in honor of the deceased.
Written by author and journalist Heather Greene.
"This is my chance to say to all those who have touched my life Thank you, you have given me more than you will ever know."—Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki, 2016
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