A teenage friend of mine was in a motorcycle accident last week.   He was riding behind the driver (like the girl in the photo) when their bike collided into the rear of another motorcycle that had three people on it.  Tragically, the passenger that was closest to the impact on the other motorbike was killed.   Thankfully my friend came away with just a few minor scratches and a black eye.

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“Why doesn’t the family of the deceased turn back to see the coffin burn? Why do they leave so quickly after the fire is lit?  It is because they don’t want to be haunted by the spirit of the dead,” my friend explained, “The ghost will see and remember and then go and harass the family.”

At the end of a funeral ceremony the body is to be cremated as is custom among those of the Buddhist faith.   I’ve always wondered why everyone exits so quickly once the coffin is alit.  I just happened to hear the reason for this in the last week while chatting with a good friend. Making sure that one does not upset the spirits of the dead is reflected in many actions and customs.

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