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Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods

Friday, September 4, 2026


Families in Nepal whose relatives remain missing following recent floods have begun holding cremation ceremonies for symbolic effigies when bodies could not be recovered, according to reports from the affected region. In Hindu funeral practice, cremation is considered essential for the deceased's spiritual journey. Local officials reported thousands of people missing in the flooding, with recovery efforts continuing in affected areas.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/world/asia/nepal-symbolic-cremation-floods.html

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