Abstract
Mourning emerges in various forms and depths as an inevitable phenomenon within the life cycle of societies. This process encompasses the shaping of not only individuals’ but also communities’ deep emotional and cultural structures. This complex and multifaceted process transcends a mere personal response, transforming into a collective experience that is articulated through social norms, rituals and language. The construction of mourning in Turkish society has been shaped by traditional practices and beliefs that have existed throughout history; it constitutes not only a part of social memory but also a vital and indispensable expression of cultural identity. Mourning rituals, forms of paying respect to the deceased, and the ways in which memories are represented play an extremely critical role in the construction of social memory that has continued across generations.