Funeral in Java


  • Photographer
    Paul Thompson
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention
  • Date of Photograph
    06 June 2011

My wife’s paternal grandfather, affectionately known as ‘Eyang,’ has passed away and the family has started to gather to pay their last respects on Indonesia’s main island of Java.

Story

Funeral in Java.

My wife’s paternal grandfather, affectionately known as ‘Eyang,’ has passed away and the family has started to gather to pay their last respects on Indonesia’s main island of Java.

R. Hoemansoedjoko, whose career in the Indonesian Airforce was reportedly as long and distinguished as his name, was afforded a funeral with full military honours.

After a service at the home, attended by various dignitaries within the armed forces, the cavalcade made its way to the military cemetery. The equivalent of a 21 gun salute was given upon entry to the grounds and again as the body is interred.

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