Unique Cremation in Bali as Ngaben Ceremony

Ngaben Ceremony is one of the sacred Balinese ceremonies by burning the dead body at the funeral. It is a symbol of sending them to eternal life and is followed by a Hindu ritual procession. Moreover, it is a part honourable to the ancestor and also shows that the family member has completed their duty. Further, you will find out unique things about the Ngaben ceremony like a beautiful casket called Bade or Wadah with a Balinese ornament patch on it. The dead body is burned or cremated at the funeral for purpose of returning the five elements of the body to the resources. Here, we will show you some photos of the Ngaben Ceremony in the procession to the funeral.

How long does this Hindu Ngaben Ceremony take?

Ngaben Ceremony Cremation on Bali

Ngaben Ceremony must take place on a particular suspicious day due to the Bali calendar calculation. However, cremation in Bali takes a lot of money to pay for all the expenses. Therefore, some families wait a few years after their family has passed away. During this time, the deceased body is buried temporarily or kept in the mortuary. Moreover, there are different kinds of cremation in Bali for different circumstances. For example, if the deceased body is a child or even an unborn baby. Nevertheless, certain people like Pedanda (a high Hindu priest) or Pemangku were cremated as soon as he passed away. Similarly, noblemen/ noblewomen from the royal family have a special ceremony that mostly takes the prime level of the cremation ceremony.

What will happen during Ngaben Ceremony?

Ngaben Ceremony Cremation on Bali

Firstly, the Ngaben ceremony started by calling out the Atma or soul especially if the person has passed away because of an accident, in the hospital, etc. Afterwards, the body is cleansed and given symbolic amenities to make sure the person receives a perfect body in the next life. And then, the family will pray for the soul will have a smooth journey to the other side of life. Next, the dead body will be laid inside the casket or “Bade” and carried it to the cemetery. All the families and the local community will go with the Bade to say goodbye and as a symbol of the way to return the physical elements to the universe.

Ngaben Ceremony Cremation on Bali

Although it is a cremation ceremony, there should not be any tears of sadness. In fact, the Balinese believe that it will hinder the soul from reaching the next life. Thus, the Cremation ceremony is a joyous occasion and many tourists are attracted to see this ceremony. As soon as they arrived at the cemetery, the priest will lead the rituals. At the same time, the casket and the deceased body will be burned in a different places. Afterwards, the ashes of the deceased body are released into the sea or river. Above all, every regency in Bali has different traditions during the Ngaben ceremony. Despite that, it still has the same purpose to celebrate death and welcome the next life.

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