After you die, “Whatever happens . . . we’re going to bring you home”. With these comforting words, Simon Garcia Sr. explains how his tribe cares for their dead. From the cremation ceremony to assisting those who have passed on with their journey to their new home on Spirit Mountain, Mojaves are supported by rituals passed down through generations. He generously shares his mother’s Bird Song, a traditional form of song that is an integral part of his people’s cremation ritual.
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