: Thousands of people visit cemeteries to pay their respects.
: Families clean and decorate the graves of loved ones with flowers (especially chrysanthemums) and light candles. Dia dos Finados
: Many attend special Catholic Masses held in churches or at cemetery chapels to pray for the souls of the departed. : Thousands of people visit cemeteries to pay their respects
: Some choose to remember their late relatives at home by cooking their favorite dishes or offering prayers. Cultural Comparison Dia dos Finados