Why do societies and individuals tend to glorify the dead?

It is generally accepted that human society has a special regard for the remains of the dead, treating them with reverence and respect. Biological birth and death imply change, which are threatening to societies that have worldviews incorporating ‘transcendental’ ideals that go beyond the historical present.

Explanation:

the word that best matches the meaning of the expression "went to the big ocean" is died.

the goldfish died, which is why the father looks at the children mournfully. the "big ocean" is the father's way of saying fish heaven. he could have just said that the goldfish died, but this way, the children imagine the fish in a bigger, better place instead of just picturing a dead fish.

explanation:

if you have to come up with one i would do

love: happiness