Thai Funeral and Cremation Ceremony in Bangkok

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This video shares the Thai Funeral and Cremation Ceremony at Wat Chao Am in Bangkok Thailand for Jibs Granny, Somkid​ Chewapricha. We have decided not to narrate the majority of the video and just leave the soothing Thai funeral chant.
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#Bangkok
#Buddhism
#ThaiFuneral
#ThaiCremation
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#Thailand
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[@chucklivinlarge563]

Thank you for allowing us to see the beauty of release from the physical world. 🙏Namaste

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@debrawilliams-buss4694]

So sorry for your loss Jib

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Debra 🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Debra. 🙏

[@asesinodezombis2077]

Remember the way our loved ones lived their lives and that spirit will always be with you.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, bro! 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-ew3mv1gm9n]

its so sad to hear about your gran passing away may her spirits last for ever love this melody chanting so sweet and calm

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you very much.

[@ThairishTimes]

I'm very sorry for your loss Jib, the story you told about your grandma was beautiful a great testament to her life

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Bro!

[@dirtyolmaninthailand3332]

Buddhists monks usually chant in Sanskrit language for 7 nights at 7 pm when the sun has gone down from the day the person died to their cremation which is usually for 7 days

[@setonix9151]

Pali not Sanskrit

[@Mugsmaster]

Sanskrit is the writing. Pali is the language.

[@debrawilliams-buss4694]

Beautiful and sad. Sorry guys for personal reasons I couldnt watch til the end. You guys have a blessed day and so sorry for your loss

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Debra.

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Debra 🙏

[@lukerabin5079]

This is a sad event, but the beauty of such a solemn event is one most of us farang will probably not have the opportunity to experience. From my wife, Nathalie and I we send you and your darling wife and her whole family our wishes for strength and to enjoy the shared memories together. In our tribe it is the custom to wish the family of the departed “A long life”. May her memory be a blessing to the world.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Luke. ❤️

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Luke 🙏

[@beejbailey9289]

It feels weird to click "like" but thank you for sharing. Sorry for the passing of a loved one. x

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. It also felt weird to make this, but when Jibs mom and aunt asked us to, we thought it was a chance to share a unique perspective of Thai culture and a lasting memory about Jibs granny.

[@streetfoodquest4198]

So sorry for your loss, guys! Thank you for sharing this video. Really an amazing way to share it and put it together.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you.

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@drapey292]

Sorry for your loss, Jib! But thank you for sharing this video with us, so special.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@ositofreitas]

They did a beautiful job on the ceremony and the casket is elaborate. I have been to 20 or so Thai funerals here in the USA but this is a bit different. The chanting is hypnotic. There is beauty in death in honoring the persons life. Big hugs to Auntie from abroad.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Osito. 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Osito 🙏

[@BackRoadStoneRevival]

Beautiful video. Awesome chanting music. I too am close with my grandma my condolences to Jib.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

🙏🙏🙏

[@McGanja420]

Sorry for your loss Jib. The video is very nice

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank, brother!

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Greg 🙏

[@thunt1565]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this tribute.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! 🙏

[@WellRoundedMBS]

i am sad and it hurt me for your loss it a hard thing to see someone you love and cherish pass on but remember love will always stay forever ( we all love you + Jason Momoa )

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Joe! :-)

[@KnitbyJib]

No no

[@afsaramehrin2993]

I know what it feels like to loose a grandparent. My grandfather passed away 4 years ago and unlike the Buddhist funerals you have there in Thailand, the (Sunni) Muslim funerals we have here in Bangladesh are minimalistic and happen really quick… in less than 24 hours (according to the Islamic Sharia Law). My grandfather was buried, just 10 hours after he breathed his last breath on the 27th of August 2020. So sorry for your loss too… loosing grandparents to death is one of the saddest things we all have to go through 💔

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you very much, and so sorry for your loss as well.

[@afsaramehrin2993]

@@IdeaStudioBKK my grandfather was my hero. It was from him, I learnt how to be an active and a punctual person. He moved here from India during the partition of 1947, while he was still a young man. Bangladesh was under Pakistani occupation throughout the 1950s as well as the 1960s before gaining independence in 1971. My grandfather’s birthplace is the Indian state of West Bengal and his family was originally Indian. He moved here 77 years ago, to seek for a better life and spent 73 years of his life here, as a Bangladeshi citizen. He sacrificed a lot to give his children and grandchildren a better life, something which his own children (my father and my aunt) unfortunately took for granted. His grandchildren (me, my little sister and my 2 cousins [my aunt’s 2 sons - one is now a teenager and the other one is in pre-school]) and later (during the final 5 years of his life), his adoptive great-grandchildren (my 2 cats) were his whole universe. He used to spoil us with everything. Back in the 90s, when my sister and I were small children, he used to come back home with either ice creams, chocolate bars or potato chips from the department store after the weekly Friday prayers at the mosque. The one and only time in his life, my grandfather ever visited Thailand was 20 years ago, during the summer. My family and I brought him to Bangkok for a couple of weeks, to take him to Bumrungrad Hospital for a medical checkup; he used to suffer from Diabetes Type 2 and high blood pressure. His underlying health conditions made him suffer from several small strokes which he continued to recover from, after getting treatment for it in our local hospitals here. I was only 3 years old when my grandfather had his life’s first ever stroke and despite the deteriorating conditions of his health, he didn’t hesitate to share and enjoy some of the french fries from the Bumrungrad Hospital branch of McDonald’s with my sister and me; since we still don’t have any McDonald’s here to this day. My grandfather lost his ability to walk by the time, I started attending high school. He became wheelchair-bound / walker-bound during the final 10 years of his life. He gave my cats a lot of love during the final 5 years of his life. I can proudly say, he was never abusive to animals throughout his whole life, he never touched a cigarette, he never smoked and he never drank alcohol (not even one sip). He kept all his records clean and this is something I still continue to be proud of, about him. Since he couldn’t set good examples, principles and morals for his own children, he still had the chance to set these all in, for his grandchildren. Out of all the elderly people in my family, it was my grandfather who always cared about the well-being of others around him. When my family and I lost him 4 years ago, I felt like as if; the world around me started falling off. I consider, the 27th of August to be one of the worst days of my life because, that’s his death anniversary. My father and my grandmother are still keeping me away from visiting his grave at the public Muslim cemetery run by the Dhaka City Corporation. The worst part was : nobody in my family (including myself) could physically be next to him during his final few days at the local hospital because of covid… …and speaking of covid, my grandfather didn’t die from covid by the way. He died from a multiple organ failure and bedsores. Local healthcare workers were here to test him for covid and I was somewhat relieved, that his test results came negative. He was free from covid but my family and I still lost him regardless. Just 10 hours before he breathed his final breath, I briefly experienced paranormal activities at home late in the night but tried to forget all about it by falling asleep; deep down I somehow knew… something bad was about to happen to my grandfather the very next day. My grandfather’s time of death was : 12:45pm and his time of burial was : 10:45pm. His body was fully prepared (as per the Islamic methods) and kept on display inside a freeze truck (specially designed to keep and preserve dead bodies in cold storage) before his body was taken to the mosque one last time for the funeral rites. As I said earlier, Muslim funerals happen pretty quick (within less than 24 hours). My grandfather’s body leaving the local hospital fully prepared (washed, wrapped in white cotton sheets from head to toe and dabbed with strong sandalwood ‘attar’/perfume), arriving at the car parking space of my apartment inside a freeze truck for display, right before the funeral at the mosque and finally… given a minimalistic burial with nothing but soil - all of these… happened only in a matter of 10 hours ! and since I’m a woman… the women in my family and I weren’t allowed to go to neither the mosque nor the cemetery during my grandfather’s last moments in this world. The least I could do, was see him one last time through that freeze truck display before he was taken away from me forever. After a Muslim funeral and burial, post-funeral services like “qulkhani” take place, only a few days after the deceased is buried. Even more special prayers are held, exactly 40 days after the deceased passes away. My house literally felt so quiet, the morning after my grandfather’s burial. Imams from the mosque were called in at home, inside his bedroom to recite certain verses of the Quran in salvation of his departed soul. This continued for 40 days straight. The least I could do was take my cats inside the room with me and cry for him. My house still feels so empty without him. He may never be here anymore but I can still feel his presence around me. There were even days, when both my parents have seen him in their dreams. Even both my cats have stepped inside his empty room several times, just to look for him. This is the type of loss I can never get over from… loosing a grandparent to death.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@afsaramehrin2993 He sounds like a great man and like you have some great memories of him.

[@lloydnaideck8664]

I'm so sorry for Jib and her family. However, I'm so appreciative they let you film so much of the ceremony for us to get to see. Really beautiful, thank you.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Lloyd, When her family asked us to film it we knew we had to take it seriously and not just go in and try to vlog it. We wanted to convey the weight of the situation and share the significance that the ceremony holds for the family. Jibs mom and aunt have been very appreciative of the positive response from our community on this video ❤ They just made merit again for Granny, which is in many ways the final part of the remembrance of loved ones. They did it 50 days after the funeral, it can also be done at 100 days or a year.

[@lloydnaideck8664]

@@IdeaStudioBKK Really dig it and their openness to sharing the experience.

[@zenperspective9687]

I am sorry for your family's loss Jib. Your Grandmother was obviously very loved. I am holding you and your family in my heart.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Rick 🙏

[@dotdedo]

Thank you for sharing! I have some family members related by marriage who live near Bangkok. I still remember when my aunt had really bad culture shock when she visited my grandmas funeral here in America, and it's led me to want to learn so much more about how death and mourning is experienced around the world and to other cultures.

[@blackcoffeeclub]

Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing this moment with us Jib, it really was special even in the sadness. Made me think of my grandma today, she also loved gardening. 🧘🏻❤️☮️

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you.

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@amileo1651]

My condolences to Jib for the loss of her granny, and to you too. Stay strong, stay safe and stay healthy. ❤️🇹🇭❤️🇹🇭❤️🇹🇭

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you!

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@emmanuelespad]

Big hugs for you all 🙏🏼

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@kimkaas7799]

My condolences to Jib and you Dana

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Kim 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Kim 🙏

[@theadventuresofkassnrux381]

Planning a Thai memorial service for my late father in law and this video is very helpful in honoring his heritage and customs

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you for that, I am glad this was able to be of help. Sorry for your loss.

[@larrainedeloach726]

I’m sorry for you loss Jib, and Dana. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Larraine. 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Larraine 🙏

[@Oliver-Travels]

Thanx for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻 condulation to you and Jib 🙏🏻best wishes to you and yours 🙏🏻

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Oliver. 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@stepevin923]

Beautiful service. My thoughts are with you at this time.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Steph

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you Steph 🙏

[@stepevin923]

@@IdeaStudioBKK your welcome.

[@stepevin923]

@@KnitbyJib I miss my granny too. Lost her 8 yrs ago. She was awesome. Thoughts go out to you Dana and family.

[@GoMoreHike]

A very powerful video 🙏🏻

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Hike. 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@AdvenTips]

Great video!! Full support in this video!! Thank you for sharing#Liked

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! 🙏

[@andreasschmidt7511]

My condolences to Jib for the loss of her granny, and to you too. Stay strong, big hugs for you

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Andreas. 🙏

[@KnitbyJib]

Thank you 🙏

[@dirtyolmaninthailand3332]

Thai Buddhist funerals can be quite petrifying if you are a young male relative or son. It is tradition for a young male who has not performed this before, to become a monk on the day of the cremation to assist the soul of the dead person to the next life.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Oh wow, I had no idea.

[@user-uf2ge6nm4k]

🙏🙏🙏

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sealouvsRblx]

what is the paritta chanting can you write for me on this part?: 0:00

[@Skycop51]

Were did you get the rims..

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Are you referring to my glasses?

[@vinodaiyer7384]

Which language is it being recited. Is it Thai or ancient buddist script.. it sounds like hindu vedic mantra

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

It's ancient Buddhist script the chants are in Sanskrit.

[@eqramone5218]

So, Thailand is a Buddhist country

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

yes

[@rahulraut8578]

It matches with indian Hindu tradition after cremating body it's ashes are thrown in river

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

I've noticed that there are many parallels between Hinduism and Buddhism.

[@rahulraut8578]

@@IdeaStudioBKK yes bro it is said Buddha was 9th avatar of hindu god vishnu and being born in India many ritual's and practices are same ☺️

[@pradhan9700]

Similarly Sanatan Culture

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Yes, there are many parallels between them as there is a shared origin.

[@engchoontan8483]

Some enemies who think they are friends ought to find similar, and find-out prices, but in songkla. Their kamma lifespan is about to expire and it is expensive for their family-friends to waste money on them. Don't throw good-momey after bad-money. Send them on their final-leg of tour and let them arrange for themselves the will(lawyer) and cremation. Old school-mates thinking too-highly of themselves.

[@zainborkan8874]

Astagfirullah 😢chee