Customs for Día de los Muertos vary throughout Mexico but often include decorating family gravesites, making offerings of food and other items to honor deceased loved ones, and religious ceremonies. Traditions include constructing altars in homes filled with items symbolizing the deceased like photos, candles, flowers, food, and drinks. Calaveras or skeleton figurines representing the deceased are also featured. The day is meant to celebrate and remember family members who have passed away.