Bodies' remains of Bali Bomb cremated

DENPASAR (indo.com): Some 185 deceased parts belonging to the victims of the October 12th terror attack on Bali were cremated at the Mumbul Cemetery, Nusa Dua - Bali on Saturday, March 1, 2003.

In accordance with local tradition, permission to conduct the cremation was also required from the interment authorities of the Bandung Regency under whose jurisdiction the RSUP falls. On Friday, the day before the cremation ceremony, prayers were offered in a Hindu ceremony held in Pakrama Village led by three Hindu priests.

The ceremonial were undertaken based on Hindu's belief in which the remains were placed in two wooden caskets and wrapped in white cloth required approximately two hours each to be rendered into ashes that were then transported to the Padang Galak's Sunrise Beach area of Bali and scattered into the sea.

When the cremation ceremony took place, it was attended by the local public and Bali government officials. Some representatives from foreign consuls with offices in Bali were also attended the cremation.

However, now the police authorities estimate at 202 people lost their lives in the bombing outrage. Moreover, 43 remaining body parts continue to be housed at the Sanglah General Hospital (RSUP) morgue, pending final disposition by the investigating authorities.