Cremation IN BALI (INDONESIA)

Ngaben or sometimes called pelebon ceremony is performed the cremation in Bali, especially by the Hindus. The ceremony was made to the person who has died, it is considered very important, busy and lively, because the meaning of the cremation ceremony of the family can be liberating spirit of the deceased from his worldly ties to heaven, or transformed back into the world through rienkarnasi.
In the Panca Yadnya, the ceremony is included in Pitra Yadnya, the ceremony devoted to ancestor spirits. A Rauh or pastor says humans have Bayu, Word, IDEP, and after death Bayu, Word, IDEP was restored to Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.
Day of Ngaben determined by finding a good day which is usually determined by Rauh. Ngaben ceremony is usually conducted by family relatives of the deceased, as an expression of respect of a child against his parents. Before the ceremony begins Ngaben, his family and friends came to pay their last respects and is usually served just to eat and drink.
At noon, the body is cleaned or commonly called "Nyiramin" by society and family, "Nyiramin" is led by people who are considered the oldest in the community. After that the bodies will be fitted with traditional Balinese dress like people who are still alive. And taken out of the house to be put in "Bade or ox" which has been prepared by the residents, then carried rollicking, lively, accompanied by rumbling sounds of gamelan and "bhajans" headed to the ceremony.
"Bade and Ox" This is where the bodies for the implementation Ngaben. "Bade and oxen" made of bamboo, wood, paper of various colors in accordance with the class or socioeconomic status families concerned. In front there is a white cloth Bade significant long as paving the way towards the spirit of the place of origin.
Then bade paraded and at each junction or intersection of Bade will be played 3 times, with the intention that the spirit of the dead man becomes confused and can not return to the family that can cause interference. The ceremony is usually performed with a lively, no sobs, as in Bali there is a belief that we should not mourn those who have died because it could hinder the journey toward the spirit of place.
Arriving at the cemetery, a ceremony conducted by Ngaben laid in "Cow" which has been prepared, beginning with the other ceremonies and prayer mantra of Ida Rauh, then "Cow" burned to the Abu. Ash is then discharged into the sea or rivers are considered sacred. This is a series of final rites for the dead, then the family can quietly heart in a temple honoring the spirits of the family, after all this time, spirits are believed to return to the world.
This is what causes the family ties in Bali is very strong, because they always remember and respect the ancestor and his parents. Status rebirth of the spirit of the dead is closely related to karma and deeds and behavior during the previous life. In general, the Balinese feel that the spirit is born again into the world only within the family circle who have blood relations with him.