What this site is
Tomh Mexico is an independent informational website. We write for readers who want to understand Mexican funerary culture without wading through academic paywalls or sensationalized news coverage. Our articles draw on published archaeological reports, ethnographic studies, and museum collections — always cited where specific claims are made.
We are not a travel agency, a funeral service, a government body, or a museum. We do not sell tours, merchandise, or burial services. Nothing on this site should be read as official guidance from INAH (Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia) or any other institution unless we explicitly say so.
Why burial traditions matter
How a society treats its dead reveals priorities that surface records often hide. Burial goods show trade networks. Tomb placement maps political power. Cemetery layouts reflect class, religion, and urban planning. In Mexico, these threads run continuously from Olmec offerings at La Venta through Zapotec royal tombs at Monte Albán to the marigold-covered graves of Michoacán each November.
Search engines sometimes interpret our domain name as a reference to "tomb Mexico," and that association is fair. The subject we cover — Mexican tombs and the traditions surrounding them — is exactly what readers looking for that topic would expect to find.
Our editorial standards
We prioritize accuracy over speed. When excavation results are preliminary, we say so. We avoid inventing statistics, attributing quotes, or implying affiliations we do not have. Factual claims about archaeological sites reference peer-reviewed sources or official INAH announcements where possible.
Read our full editorial policy for details on sourcing, corrections, and what we will not publish.
Who we write for
- Students and educators looking for accessible background on Mesoamerican mortuary practices
- Travelers planning respectful visits to archaeological zones or historic cemeteries
- Readers with family connections to Mexican burial customs
- Anyone curious about how Día de los Muertos relates to older indigenous traditions
Contact and corrections
Found an error? Have a suggestion for a topic we should cover? Reach us through the contact page. We welcome substantive corrections from archaeologists, community members, and researchers.