In some countries of central Africa, the bereaved spouse is expected to have sexual relations with a close relative of the deceased.
यदि ऐसा नहीं किया जाता है, तो यह माना जाता है कि मृत व्यक्‍ति परिवार के जीवित सदस्यों को हानि पहुँचाएगा ।