Bearial

The bearial are funeral rites held in Berok when a bear passes away. The death of a bear weighs heavy on anyway in Berok, even if the bear in question was not a sturdy steed but a 'mere' beast of burden. Each bear nonetheless deserves their own bearial for their soul has passed on towards the Heaven of Wood and will join the spirits of the Great Ursun and Ursa, the Twin Bears, who are the most important deities in the Berokian Pantheon. While bearials may differ greatly between that of a loyal mount or a beast of burden there are nonetheless similar aspects that do not diverge, no matter the status a bear once enjoyed in life. 
The bear shall be buried near the greatest tree in the surrounding area, for large trees are seen as an extension of the spirits of Ursun and Ursa. Therefore burying the bears near these trees strengthen their connection with the Twin Bears and help their journey to their realm. This has led to the creation of cemeteries dedicated to the bearial. A simple rule of first come first serve is applied in the graveyard, all bears are equal to Ursun and Ursa. Accordingly the burial grounds are characterised by a circular shape surrounding the tree, filling in from the inner row to the outside. Once a spot has been chosen the owners of the bear will gather around with the bear being lowered by the able-bodied Berokians in the ground, for even in dead the bear is strong. Once lowered dirt will be poured over the bear and a small rite will be said by all attending. All mighty Twin Bears guide this courages being to your realm, for even the strong need divine guidance. Let them enter the Heaven of Wood to live out a life frolicking in the thy domain. May they always have plenty of honey, the freshest fish and the most delicious berries. For they not only earned this but also deserve this because of their kindred nature. Their spirit is that not only of ferocity but also of softness. With these words the bearial ends and the spirit of the bear shall surely travel to join the Great Twin Bears.