I hope this isn’t too morbid an ask, but in the wake of the titular war’s end, could I ask about funerary practices for Digimon? I imagine they’d vary a lot from place to place, but in my understanding when Digimon die they don’t leave bodies behind - and simultaneously what occurs after and the cycle of reincarnation are known - which I imagine effects things greatly. If I remember correctly the Order has a space dedicated to honouring fallen members (my memory keeps tugging at a sanctum drenched in light and running water, names carved into marble; though apologies if I’m getting that mixed up). I keep thinking back to castle’s rooms and barracks too… The prospect of clearing out the belongings of someone you cherished… (Are Grani and Captain Knightmon’s rooms still untouched? To say nothing of everyone else…) Ah - I’m sorry, this got away from me; thank you Griff for many years of company through your stories, and cheers to whatever comes next
No, it's not morbid at all! That's a very good and thought-provoking question.
You're right that funerary practices vary from place to place, which is why I hesitate to answer this in its totality. For example, the funerary customs of tribes in the Autonomous Expanse would be different from those in the Republic or the Thunderhead Rainforest. Generally speaking, though, there are some common trends. Since Digimon generally undergo a death of the self when they die and are reformatted, there is an emphasis on remembering who they were while they lived. Sometimes, for the well-off, art is commissioned of a Digimon, in sculptures, paintings, etc. Other times, they are written about officially in records, annals - or personally, in poetry and song. Sometimes their names are recorded and etched in places, such as what you're describing. Often during a service, Digimon who knew them share stories or memories about the deceased, and speak about their character while they were alive. Though, it really does vary between different cultures, so I'm speaking very generally here.
I won't say too much about the last point, since I'll touch on it a little in the epilogue. Although space is at a premium, there is an effort made to save some personal belongings, if at all possible, which are usually sent to loved ones.
No problem at all! I love questions like this that make me think about the world. Thank you so much for reading! I look forward to what comes next.