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This study explored the significant role of death rituals in facilitating coping mechanisms for bereavement and fostering social cohesion within communities.Employing qualitative research methods, it investigated the perceptions and experiences of individuals participating in death rituals in Birendranagar, Surkhet District, Western Nepal.Through in-depth interviews and observational fieldwork, the study explored how death rituals served as a means of support, comfort, and activity diversion for grieving individuals, ultimately contributing to the reduction of associated stress.Findings revealed that death rituals functioned as a platform for sharing emotions, connecting individuals across lineage boundaries, and reinforcing community bonds.Despite economic considerations, the spiritual and emotional significance of these rituals took precedence, emphasizing the pursuit of peace and satisfaction for the bereaved family.Overall, this study underscored the enduring relevance and impact of death rituals in navigating grief and loss, affirming their interconnectedness with social work practice and their role as a form of action law that regulated societal behaviour.
Radhika Paneru (Sun,) studied this question.