How are Greek burials different than Egyptian burials?

Ancient Greek Burial Customs. The Greeks regarded burial as one of their most sacred duties ... During the Mycenaean Period, Greeks established strict procedures about burying their dead. The body of the deceased person was prepared to like in state, followed by a procession to the resting place, usually family tomb. The earliest ancient Egyptians buried their dead in small pits in the desert. The heat and dryness of the sand dehydrated the bodies quickly, creating lifelike and natural 'mummies'. Later, the ancient Egyptians began burying their dead in coffins to protect them from wild animals in the desert ...