Fanon:Sindria - Celebrating the Dead

The information in this article is not canon but fan-made.

Note: This is just something random I thought up and thought it would be a good thing to add. This is my first time posting on a Wiki, so I'm sorry if I mess some things up. I'd add some images if I knew what would fit. If anyone wants to add any other ideas on how Sindrians would celebrate the dead, please add them!

Up near the back of the palace, by the woods, there's a large shrine
where you can go to mourn your dead loved ones, whether they passed away
 in Sindria or not. It's a bit off from the rest of the community,
tucked away behind some trees, but it's still a very popular and
well-known place that's visited frequently - there isn't a single
Sindrian who doesn't know of it. It's a two-floored, square building
with a courtyard in the middle, with a small garden and a small
fountain.

On the first floor, is the sort of lobby and rest
area, as well as bathrooms and waiting rooms. Upstairs, is the
candle-making area, and a staff lounge. Customers are not allowed on the
 second floor, though special exceptions are given for Sinbad and
whoever else he brings with him.

The building is government
sponsored and also works off of donations. The reason behind it's
creation is Sinbad - as someone who had lost so much, he believed
everyone deserved a chance to properly mourn their loved ones. You don't
 have to be religious to celebrate the dead. It isn't too flashy - it
doesn't have too much gold or shiny gemstones, instead it's made out of
wood and darker colors, with just some plants and open windows to
brighten it up. The staff dress in calming colors of blue and green. The
 intent isn't to create a flashy, cheerful place, like the rest of the
country, but a serene, soothing place, as some people may be
anxiety-ridden about visiting it if it seemed too high-end. Some calming
 incense is also placed throughout as well. The reason for the shrine
being out of the way from the rest of the buildings, and tucked off, is
to minimize the noise and create a quieter atmosphere.

The
way Sindrians celebrate their deceased loved ones is by putting flowers
into candles on the anniversary of their death, and then lighting it
after sundown. It's tradition to have the flowers either be that
person's favorite flower, or if you didn't know it or they didn't have
one, you're given a book on flower meanings so you can find one that
matches with their personality. Then, you yourself get to pick the
flowers, or you could have pre-planned and brought your own. While you
aren't required to put the flower-meaning book back, it is advised, to
help with the shrine. There are multiple copies, but it's best to keep
from wasting resources. You are also given the option of making the
candle scented, and there are a few scents to choose from - to give the
dead something nice to smell.

After that, you sit in a resting
 area, with the chances to read or do puzzles, or play board games with
any other waiting Sindrians. You can also leave the shrine and do your
own thing, but a surprising amount of people choose to stay and wait,
possibly due to the calming atmosphere of the shrine - there are few
places like it in Sindria. During that time, an employee will be on the
second floor making your candle. The entire process of making one is
free - you shouldn't have to pay money to pay respects, was what Sinbad
said. They place the flowers on the side of the wax mold, so they show
along the candle. Once the candle is done, it's put into a glass holder
to keep from the flowers burning the place down when lit.

After that, you're allowed to take your candle home! Be sure to hold it away
from your body on the way though, and keep it out of the sun - you don't
 want it to melt too quickly! Light it up once the sun goes down and
leave your window open, so the smoke can travel outside and into the
air, reaching the spirits of your loved ones. In the morning, you can
bring the glass back to the shrine or keep it, though it is advised to
take it back to save money.