In the television series Taboo, Winter's remains are not given a traditional ground burial. Instead, per the specific wishes of Helga, Winter's body is swept off to sea.
Helga's decision was that Winter's remains should be carried away by the current of a particular river—one that Winter deeply cherished and loved "as if it were her father." While sea burials are a practice observed across various cultures globally, from the Norse peoples to those in the South Pacific, Helga's instruction was rooted in a personal significance tied to Winter's affinity for this specific waterway.
This act highlights a theme within Taboo where personal connections and unconventional desires often dictate the characters' actions and the handling of significant life events, deviating from more common or expected societal customs of the period. Winter's final disposition is a poignant reflection of her unique relationship with her surroundings and the people in her life.
