If you have ever been interested in seeing a Thai cemetery, this is a Thai cemetery.
Thai people will, most often, cremate a body at the end of life. Then, the family will decide what to do with the ashes.
Many families will keep the ashes at home, spread them, or sometimes, they place them at a Temple. The choice is up to the family.
These families decided to erect a shrine in honor of their relatives, and it is up to the family to make the decisions to construct the shrine and maintain it.
Thai people take care of their family members from birth, all the way through life until death. It is the family who coordinates and executes all the activities after death, for the family member who has died.
There is a funeral, typically hosted at home, that last upwards of 3-5 days prior to the body being cremated. Villagers will hear about the passing of the individual and choose to stop by the home to share their support for the family. Gifts are oftentimes given to the family to support them during this challenging time, such as food, money, or other items.
Funerals in Thailand are more of a celebration of life, rather than mourning a loss, where people are coming together to support each other and contributing to the final efforts to care for the family member who has died.
You are welcome to respectfully look around to gain a better understanding and appreciation for this Thai cemetery.
