A traditional burial refers to the customary way of laying a deceased person to rest. It usually involves placing their body in a casket or coffin and burying it in the ground, often in a designated cemetery. Full definition
In this case, hygiene primarily involves staying clear of bodily fluids from those afflicted with the Ebola virus — and that involves ending traditional burial practices that include a thorough cleansing of the corpse, which remains contagious for several days after death. (scientificamerican.com)
If we all abandoned traditional burials and instead were buried in nature reserves, the money raised could help preserve every endangered species on land (newscientist.com)
Dangerous burials Traditional burials of those who have died from Ebola are a major source of spread because they bring many of those attending into direct contact with infected corpses (see «Dangerous funerals»). (scientificamerican.com)