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Interplay of modernity, symbolism, and religious practice in Cirebon’s death rituals Nurwati, Nunung; Yunita, Desi; Amanatin, Elsa Lutmilarita; Wibowo, Hery; Bustami, Mohammad Reevany
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 2: 2025
Publisher : Center for Sociological Studies and Community Developmen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i2.31922

Abstract

This study examines the persistence of death rituals in Cirebon amid the pressures of modernity, focusing on how these practices continue to hold deep social and spiritual significance within the community. The research explores how changing values and economic challenges, particularly concerning food preparation and distribution during post-funeral events such as tahlilan and slametan, reflect tensions between religious teachings that discourage wastefulness and local beliefs surrounding purity and respect for the deceased. Employing a qualitative case study design, fieldwork was conducted in Trusmi Village, Cirebon, through in-depth interviews and participant observation involving ritual custodians (kuncen), family members, community leaders, and elders. Data were analyzed thematically via Blumer’s social action theory to interpret how symbols, social meanings, and modernization interact in shaping ritual practices. Findings reveal that while death rituals maintain their function as expressions of religiosity and social solidarity, modern consumerist tendencies have transformed certain practices into displays of prestige, often leading to food waste. The study calls for cultural adaptation and education to align these traditions with Islamic principles of moderation (wasatiyyah) and sustainability, reducing waste while reaffirming the rituals’ essence as expressions of piety, compassion, and solidarity, ensuring they remain spiritually meaningful and socially relevant in Cirebon society.
Co-Authors Ade Putra Ritonga, Mhd. Ade Sudrajat Adetya Nuzuliani Rahma, Adetya Nuzuliani Agus Wahyudi Riana Agustin, Dinda Putri Ahmad Saalik Hudan Alfariz Alamri, Annisa Rizqa Amanatin, Elsa Lutmilarita APRILIANI, FARAH TRI Arie Surya Gutama, Arie Surya Aristy, Yayang Asep Fikri Nur Arif Aufar, Alma Fildzah Auriel Karina Siti Zutema Azman, Azlina Azzahra, Ni Made Ray Rika Basar, Gigin Ginanjar Binahayati Rusyidi Bintarsih Sekarningrum Budhi Wibhawa, Budhi Budi M. Taftazani Budi Muhammad Taftazani, Budi Muhammad Bustami, Mohammad Reevany Bustami, Reevany Desi Yunita Dienna Karimah, Dienna Eva Nuriyah Hidayat Fahrezi, Muhammad FARAH TRI APRILIANI Firsanty, Farah Putri Frastika, Dhea Galih Haidar Gevia Nur Isna Deraputri, Gevia Nur Isna Gigin Ginanjar Kamil Basar Harun, Sulistia Herry Wibowo Hery Wibowo, Hery Hetty Krisnani Hetty Krisnani, Hetty Indra, Hafizal Jendra, Bayu Aji Sastra Lesmana, Aditya Candra Lubis, Muhammad Fachry manik, rachel Maulana Irfan, Maulana Meilanny Budiarti S., Meilanny Budiarti Meilanny Budiarti Santoso, Meilanny Budiarti Mohammad Erlan Noorfarizal Muhammad Fahrezi Muhammad Fedryansyah, Muhammad Muhammad Rivai Nandang Mulyana Nandang Mulyana, Nandang Nugraha, Ardi Maulana Nur, Andi Ainun Juniarsi Nurdin, Fadil Nurdin, Muhammad Fadhil Nuriah, Eva Nurliana Cipta Apsari Poluakan, Marcelino Vincentius Prabowo, Rahmawati Ramadhani Pratiwi Pratiwi, Ni Putu Sri Purba, Olivia Rovince Putri, Dela Salsabila Putri, Jasmine Safira Az'zahra R. Widya Setiabudi Sumadinata Rachim, Hadiyanto Abdul Rachim, Hadiyanto Abdul RAHMAHARYATI, ARISTYA Rahmania Rahmania Rifdah Arifah Kurniawan Rima Hardianti Risna Resnawaty, Risna Riyana Rosilawati Rosma Alimi Rudi Saprudin Darwis, Rudi Saprudin Rusnandar, Afifa Riska Amalia Sahadi Humaedi Salma Matla Ilpaj Salsabila Wahyu Hadianti Salsabila Wahyu Hadianti, Salsabila Wahyu Salsabila, Aufa Hanum Santoso Tri Raharjo Santoso Tri Raharjo, Santoso Tri Setiabudi Sumadinata, R Widya Siti Sofro Sidiq Sitisaroh, Nanda Sri Pratiwi, Ni Putu Suharto, Meiliani Puji Taher, Rusdin Tomi Sapari, Tomi TRESNA DARMAWAN, TRESNA Utami, Adella Wahju Gunawan, Wahju Wahyu Gunawan Wilga Secsio Ratsja Putri, Wilga Secsio Ratsja Willya Achmad Wulandari, Vani Zainal Fadri