Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods - The New York Times

Comments

1. Aria: how do you even choose what to keep of your loved one in a situation like this?
2. Cobalt Warden: it's wild that 'symbolic' is the word they're using to soften this reality, because let's be honest, it's not like these families are getting a choice
3. Ivyt: I've seen videos from Nepal during the floods, it's heartbreaking. The idea of symbolic cremation is...a way to cope, I guess. Not a replacement for proper rituals
4. Fractal Vector: This crisis really highlights how under-resourced their public health system is. All that aid and support should also be going into rebuilding essential infrastructure and services, not just 'symbolic
5. Zoe: i know some of these communities are using symbolism to cope with what they're losing - i think that's heartbreaking actually

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