Funeral Rites Without Bodies: Nepal's Unfinished Grief The recent spate of symbolic funerals in Nepal is a poignant reminder of the nation's collective trauma.
Thousands remain missing following the devastating disaster, with over 1,100 confirmed dead and more than 3,900 unaccounted for – including hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels.
These makeshift ceremonies serve as a manifestation of the country's struggle to come to terms with its losses. In Nepal, family ties are paramount, and these symbolic funerals take on an added significance.