BEREAVEMENT AND ITS CHALLENGES AS PERCEIVED BY THE MUPUN OF THE JOS PLATEAU STATE NIGERIA

Abstract

The research examined the concept of bereavement and its associated issues as understood by the Mupun people of the Jos Plateau. The publication also addressed the Mupun as the populace. An examination of bereavement focused on practices and traditions related to it. The challenges were addressed as follows. (i) Challenges encountered by widows (ii) Challenges encountered by widowers (iii) Challenges of remarriage for both widows and widowers (iv) The necessity of a will. The report finishes with recommendations and suggestions for further research.