Strange Moment as Man Opens Coffin, Priest Touch Deceased's Body Before Lowering Casket
- A burial ceremony in the western part of Kenya left netizens with more questions than answers following a strange ritual
- As they prepared to lower the coffin into the grave, which was right beside the casket, two men emerged from the crowd
- They stood beside the coffin and performed a bizarre act that momentarily puzzled the mourners
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A TikTok video has captured a strange moment that has since left many social media users baffled.
The incident raised eyebrows as netizens tried to make sense of the unusual practice.
The clip shows a funeral held in western Kenya, as indicated by the text overlay in the video.
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"Somewhere in Western. May God comfort the family," read the caption in the viral video, which sparked numerous reactions from puzzled netizens.
Kenyan priest stands beside coffin
In the video, the burial had reached its final stage, the only part remaining was the lowering of the coffin into the grave.
The coffin was placed beside the grave as the mourners, led by a priest, prepared for the final rites before bidding farewell to the deceased.
A large crowd of mourners had gathered, among them members of a distinctive church, identifiable by their unique attire.
As they moved in a particular direction, a man and the priest officiating the emotional ceremony stood beside the coffin.
Coffin covered in white sheet before burial
The wooden coffin, draped with a white sheet that touched the ground, appeared quite large.
The man opened the upper part of the coffin and uncovered the deceased’s face, which had been veiled by another white sheet.
Almost immediately, the priest stepped forward, moving closer to the coffin. Stooping slightly, he appeared to inspect the body.
Holding a Bible in his hand, he leaned toward the deceased as the crowd watched in silence.
Priest touches body of deceased in coffin
He touched the body, seemingly speaking to the man who had opened the coffin, as seen in the clip.
Afterward, the priest and the young man jointly covered the deceased’s face again.
They proceeded to open another section of the coffin, seemingly repeating the same action.
However, their actions were abruptly interrupted when a concerned mourner questioned why they were opening the coffin at that stage.
Netizens react to bizarre burial practice
Mixed reactions flooded social media. Some viewers expressed confusion, while for others, the video stirred painful memories.
L.A.U.R.I.N.E:
"It was during this time that it hit me that my dad is really gone. Before this, I thought he would wake up."
Sylvia Vusami:
"But why are they doing this in front of the crowd? This is usually done by family members before the body is moved from the tent."
Brana:
"What exactly are they looking for inside the coffin after it has reached the grave? Is this really necessary? Please reply in the comments because I’m curious."
Ivn🌹🌹🌹 W:
"I saw this happen last month at my friend's dad’s funeral. I still don’t know what it means."
Mwana wa Daudi:
"I thought once a coffin is sealed, it shouldn’t be opened again."
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Coffin burst open during burial in Bungoma
In another story, chaos erupted in Bungoma county when a coffin burst open during a burial, sending mourners fleeing in fear.
The coffin reportedly flipped mid-ceremony, causing screams and confusion all around.
Details about the bizarre incident surfaced online, sparking heated debate about burial rites and respect for the dead.
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