Today we went to Sister Basthiyan's grandfather's funeral. In Sri Lanka they feed everyone first. When we first arrived we were greeted by these cute children. Sister Jayarathne taught them some English. She taught them to greet us and tell us their names. They were so cute! The just loved Sister Jayarathne and followed her around.
This is a banner honoring the deceased. Instead of sending flowers the put up banners.
Streamers are hung down the driveways letting others know that someone has passed away.
Here's another banner from another company sending their condolences.
One more banner.
While waiting for the funeral to start we walked around the area. This is a well that was close by but almost empty.
Very beautiful place.
This funeral was held at the home. Many people stopped by to pay their respect. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So they started with a LDS funeral from the Branch he attended. Then he was a former Catholic so they preformed a service honoring him.
Seven days later the family will participate in Alms Giving. They prepare food to give to the poor and others. This happens again in 30 days and then a year later.
No matter what religion it is hard to have a death. I am so grateful that I know we have a Loving Father in Heaven. That through the atonement of Jesus Christ we can return back to Our Father in Heaven and live with our families forever.
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