Penguburan

Penguburan is the act of burying a dead body in the ground and the accompanying funeral rites. It is a common practice in many cultures and societies to mark the end of life, provide a final resting place, and support mourning and remembrance. The term comes from Indonesian/Malay roots: kubur means grave, and penguburan denotes the act of burying.

The typical sequence may include: preparation of the body (washing, dressing or shrouding), transportation to the burial site, prayers or rituals conducted by the community, the placement of the body in a grave or coffin, and filling in the earth and placing a marker or tombstone. The exact form varies widely. Some traditions bury without a coffin, others in a coffin; some emphasize quick burial after death, while others allow longer delays for family travel or religious rites.

Rituals and customs differ by religion and culture. In many Muslim communities, ghusl and kafan are observed, and the body is laid to rest facing a specific direction with prayers; in Christian contexts, a funeral service and burial in a cemetery are common; in Hindu and Buddhist communities, cremation is frequent, while burial may occur in some cases or for certain sects or family preferences. Non-religious or secular burials may focus on simple markers and ecosystem-friendly practices.

Legal and practical aspects include obtaining permits, cemetery plots, maintenance of graves, and compliance with health regulations. Exhumation or reinterment may occur under legal procedures. Environmentally conscious burial options increasingly include natural or green burials.