Mixed emotions as Kenyan woman is removed from coffin, buried in hole-like grave in bizarre video

• A burial ceremony went viral after the deceased was buried in a standing position in a narrow, hole-like grave, leaving netizens stunned
• The deceased was transferred from the coffin to her final resting place, as captured in the unusual video that went viral and sparked questions
• Social media users flocked to the comment section to share mixed reactions, with some explaining the cultural significance behind the ritual

Different cultures bury their dead differently unless the deceased made a request before death regarding how they wanted their final send-off to be.

A viral video captured an unusual burial practice, sparking mixed reactions among social media users.

Do Bukusu have unique tradition for burials?

The clip circulated online, showing the moment the deceased’s final send-off took place in the village during a ceremony attended by church members, family, and friends.

The deceased was laid to rest in a standing position without a coffin, leaving many netizens with unanswered questions.

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“In western Kenya, some communities among the Luhya people, especially the Bukusu, have a unique tradition of burying highly respected elders and spiritual leaders in a standing position instead of laying them down as is commonly practiced.

According to the customs of the community, this type of burial symbolizes strength, protection, courage, and preparation for life after death. The body is buried facing east or toward the family homestead,” the caption read.

Church members surround graveyard

The video captured the final stage of the burial ceremony, showing the unusual way the deceased was laid to rest.

Church members were present at the scene, with a priest leading them in a final song as they bid farewell to one of their members.

They wore uniforms representing their faith and denomination as they stood with the bereaved family during the difficult moment.

Deceased removed from white coffin

At that point, the deceased, who had been preserved in a white coffin, was carefully removed by pallbearers as preparations were made for the burial.

A narrow grave had been dug, large enough only to accommodate the body without the coffin.

The pallbearers carefully carried the body to the grave and positioned it upright before slowly lowering it into the resting place.

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At least three people handled the body while others watched, knowing it would be the final time they would see the deceased.

Kenyans react to woman being buried standing

The unusual moment sparked mixed reactions online as netizens shared their opinions in the comment section.

sarahsaraela:

“These days there is no resting in peace, only standing in peace.”

sun.com39:

“You’re buried with your hands raised as if proving your innocence.”

marcan_sayo:

“So when someone tells you you’ll die standing with your hands up, this is what they mean.”

nchimbi_fnl:

“Others say rest in peace, here it feels like suffering until the end.”

rammymusic:

“It even looks like they’re asking if she wants to enter or not.”

abdulihamisi1:

“So now should we start making vertical coffins?”

cheusidawa_ake:

“Long ago this was practiced in some northern regions too.”

Priest collapses, falls into grave

In another story, a burial ceremony turned chaotic after a priest suddenly collapsed and fell into an open grave, abruptly bringing the service to a halt.

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The shocking incident, captured on video at a cemetery, showed the moment the man of God fell, prompting mourners to rush to his aid.

The incident sparked mixed reactions online, with netizens debating the cause of the collapse and the condition of the burial site.

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS