Burial customs in Latin America are very different than in North America. I have attended funerals in several Latin Countries and the customs most North Americans would find strange. Usually, they bury (or entomb) the bodies within 24 hours since most are not embalmed. But the family mourns for nine days after the death having people come to the house for prayers and refreshments twice a day, once at noon and once at 6 pm. The ninth day is usually the largest crowd.