Attended the Aunt's funeral
Yesterday was a sad day for my family, as one of our close relatives died after 70 years of life. She was my father's big brother's wife, and they lived a few kilometers away from our house.
She was not in good health in the last few years, and in the previous couple of days, she couldn't eat and became very weak. Anyway, after all, she died in her bed surrounded by her loved ones.
May she attain Nibbana!
We received the news from there at around 04:30 a.m., and we immediately went to the house early in the morning. Already, there were some family members and the neighbours. As in our community, words get around quickly, and everyone gathers to help the family.
As I said earlier, she was not well for around 08 years. Due to a spinal nerve problem, she couldn't walk or move easily. So, she had to be always in bed, and her family had to take care of her needs. It was not an easy task for either. Anyway, life is just like that.
Just like everywhere in Sri Lanka, our village also has a funeral aid group, made by the villagers. Almost all the families are a part of it, and we helped one another in times of need. It's not just giving the money, but the support, assistance, and participation in every part of the funeral. They give Rs. 100,000 to the funeral, rice, and coconut.
The villagers have been assigned separately to different tasks, and usually everyone takes these responsibilities seriously and attends to them.
First, early in the morning, the house and the surrounding area were cleaned, and huts were set up. As it is raining these days, quarry dust was brought and placed in the compound. Usually, we provide tea and food to the participants, and when the owner provides the ingredients, everything is prepared by the villagers.
We set up a place for dining, a water tank, and sinks, the decorations, lights, speakers, and everything quickly. We have a collection of all these essentials.
Meanwhile, police and medical officers came to check the body to clear it, and straightaway, within a few hours, the body was embalmed and prepared.
Family, friends, and many people attended the funeral, and it was an emotional day for everyone. So, the final rituals will be done today, according to our religion, with the presence of monks. With the rainy environment, they decided to incinerate the body, without burying.
Once again, may her soul rest in peace!
Thank you.
Best Regards!
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Que momento tan triste mi estimado amigos, Dios les pueda reconfortar perder a un ser querido es realmente dificil.
RIP. That's sad to lose someone closer.
I want to talk about other things. A funeral aid group all over the country! Sounds amazing. This is how civilians should act. It made me surprised that we don't have this. It is a great country with a great culture.
It's not one for the whole country. Almost all the villages have these separately. Around 100+ families got together and formed these. They are very organized. Our village group has around 175 families registered to this.
Thank you for your kind words!
I understand that. In our country, we don't have these facilities. Members of the dead person's family work with some people who part-time do this. It is a nice country.
This is a great relief for the family, as the villagers took the many responsibilities, and we have to coordinate with them correctly. Thanks for stopping by!
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Thanks, @mvchacin... appreciate!
Hey @damithudaya,
It’s truly moving to witness how the community has united in this time of need. May your aunt soul find peace and may you all be surrounded by strength and comfort from each other during this difficult time.
May her gentle soul rest in peace Sir. I pray for devine comfort to your family and community at large, pls accept my condolences @damithudaya
Als eerste mijn oprechte deelneming. Ik ben het niet eens dat 8 jaar in bed pijn lijden is "life is just like that". Als je zo lang ziek bent dan komt het overlijden ook niet onverwacht. Ik hoop dat zij rustig is ingeslapen. Het lijkt mij trouwens vreselijk om omringd door mensen te moeten lijden en sterven. Heb je het zelf zwaar en moet je ook nog het gejammer van anderen aanhoren. Het is fijn dat de familie steun heeft. Brengen jullie ook zoiets als een maaltijd voor de nabetstaanden zodat zij tijdens de rouwperiode geen zorgen over eten hebben?