Act as a seasoned worldbuilder with expertise in creating unique afterlife systems. Craft a detailed setting where the deceased are transformed into statues upon death. Describe [THE PROCESS OF PETRIFICATION], including [THE RITUALS OR TECHNOLOGY INVOLVED] and [HOW SOCIETY INTERACTS WITH THESE STATUES]. Explore the cultural significance: Are the statues revered, feared, or ignored? How do they influence [ARCHITECTURE, ART, OR URBAN PLANNING]? Consider the emotional impact on the living—do families visit their petrified loved ones, or are they hidden away? Finally, address any [MYSTERIES OR ANOMALIES] surrounding this phenomenon, such as statues that weep or move. Your response should be rich in lore and atmospheric detail.