Nice shots @erikah. And yes we in Suriname perform almost the same rituals as in India. The science behind our cremation is that our body is made from 5 elements and as a person lives there are 3 sub elements, so after death we must find a way to give back the 5 elements to mother earth.
We know 4 ways of doing this:
- Cremation (burning) the body - is meant to be the best way, because all dangerous bacterias and virus are killed by the fire and almost everything burns. The ashes are then throwed in the river.
- To bury - ONLY FOR BABIES TILL 1 year. I think because their bones are not so strong and can get back to mother earth faster.
- Body put on hill - the body is left on a hill where no one lives for vultures kind to eat.
- Body is left in the sea - so fishes and other water animals can eat it completely.
PLEASE NOTE: We have to go with the rules of every country and see if any of them are allowed. In Suriname we are allowed number 1 and 2.
You have no idea what a big help you are regarding this topic. You always explain the culture to me and help me understand what I see. Thank you so much @suriclicksmedia!
So if you don't mind my asking, which one is the custom in your family? Cremation or burial?
No i'm grateful to you for your help. Whenever i get the oppertunity i'll try to learn you more about our culture, tradition and more.... Make sure you put Suriname also on your list and come visit us.
We are using cremation...