Grieving Son Tearfully Tosses Cap into Dad's Grave During Burial Ceremony
- A grieving son tearfully threw his cap into his father’s grave during the final burial rites, in a moment that moved many online
- Family members were invited to pour soil into the grave, a symbolic gesture of final farewell in African tradition
- The emotional act was captured in a TikTok video showing the son walking away in tears, unable to watch the grave being fully covered
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Emotions ran high during a burial ceremony when the son of the deceased tearfully threw his cap into his father’s grave.
Source: TikTok
A video shared on TikTok captured the heart-wrenching moment as a family laid their loved one to rest and performed the final burial rites.
The man presiding over the ceremony invited family members to pour soil into the grave — a common practice in many African traditions symbolising the final acceptance that the loved one is truly gone.
However, in a deeply emotional turn of events, the deceased man’s son picked up soil twice and tossed it into the grave — then removed his cap and gently placed it inside as well.
Overcome with grief, he walked to the back of the gathering, seemingly unable to bear watching his beloved father being fully covered with soil.
Moments before this act, he was seen crying and covering his face with a handkerchief, clearly overwhelmed by the pain of his loss.
In the background, the sound of women weeping could be heard, while other family members gathered around the grave and took turns pouring in soil.
The scene resonated deeply with viewers, serving as a reminder of the silent, personal ways people express pain and love during loss.
Netizens express sympathy for the bereaved man
Netizens expressed sympathy and shared personal stories of grief, with many praising the son's act as a heartfelt farewell.
Annet Keitah:
“The reasons are known only to him. I also threw my bracelet into the grave because my son loved it so much , just like tossing the soil, I had to let him go with it.”
MVP:
“The pain in that man who threw the cap, only God knows.”
Portia:
“He will never forget him. That was his final act of respect.”
Clarence:
“Until you lose one of your beloved ones, you won’t understand or ask questions.”
Triza Hasanasserian:
“This is so painful. My condolences to the family.”
Source: TikTok
Bizarre burial in Kisii as slain man is buried inside his house
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a man from Kenyenya village in Bomachoge was buried inside his house, at the centre of his living room, leaving locals baffled.
Elvis Marube was laid to rest in a grave dug within his home, at the exact spot where he was found dead.
The 46-year-old was allegedly killed by unknown assailants, and his uncle, Elkana Alex, said that burying him at the same spot was symbolic.
Reactions as toddler is passed over coffin in bizarre burial ritual
TUKO.co.ke also reported that a video made rounds on social media showing a toddler being passed over a coffin several times.
The bizarre burial ritual took place beside an open grave, where mourners had gathered to pay their last respects.
The act sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some netizens expressing disbelief, while others defended it as a cultural or spiritual practice.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
