With some creative thinking, such symbolic rituals of death and resurrection could be performed in nearly all cultures for any burial ceremony. (redeeminggod.com)
If not, is there some other symbolic ritual that might accomplish the same purpose as baptism, but which is more universally recognized? (redeeminggod.com)
Though alternatives will be suggested below, it may be that there is no better symbolic ritual which so wonderfully depicts the idea of being buried with Christ and being raised to a new life in Him. (redeeminggod.com)