The father takes his daughter's hand and gives it away to the groom. The picture is identical everywhere. This is the same thought that goes through the mind of a Bengali father. In this country, it is no different. Here also, generally, the bride's father bears the expenses of the ceremony and party.
Death is inevitable at the end of life.
In every country, black is regarded as a symbol of mourning. There is a correlation between sadness and dark or black colors. In all religions, there is some ritual for the soul of the departed. The priest or rabbi performs the ceremony according to religious customs. They read from the Gita or Bible or Koran.