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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 ', Andreas Ade Sudrajat Aditya Candra Lesmana Ahmad Thoriq Ahmad Thoriq Alfiati Safitri Amanatin, Elsa Lutmilarita Andi Ainun Juniarsi Nur Andika Ronggo Gumuru Andika Ronggo Gumuruh Ardi Maulana Nugraha Atika Zahria Arisanti Atika Zahria Arisanti Azman, Azlina Bayu Aji Sastra Jendra Bintarsih Sekarningrum Budi Sutrisno Budi Sutrisno Budi Sutrisno Bustami, Mohammad Reevany Caroline Paskarina Deru R Indika Distyatami Lantri Distyatami Lantri, Distyatami Elsa Lutmilarita Amanatin Elsa Lutmilarita Amanatin Fachry Abda El Rahman Fahrul Alam Darsono Fajar Wahyu Prasetyo Firsanty, Farah Putri Hadiyanto Abdul Rachim Heri Wibowo Hery Wibowo, Hery Irma Juraida Kartini Kamaruzzaman Lestari, Vita Adriani Lukmanul H, Rahmatika Mutiara Atsalitsa Malahina, Zefanya Agustinus Maria Yoharisa Ayuningtyas Mas Rizky A.A Syamsunarno Muhammad Adhityawarman Raspati Muhammad Fadhil Nurdin Muhammad Fadhil Nurdin Muhammad Fedryansyah, Muhammad Novie Indrawati Sagita Nunung Nurwati Nunung Nurwati Nur Syamsiyah Nurul Aulia Nurwati, R. Nunung Pratama, Yoga Ferdian Putri, Jasmine Safira Az'zahra R Nunung Nurwati R. Nunung Nurwati Ramadhani, Arie Ratna Wulandari Ratna Wulandari Rina Hermawati, Rina Rini Widyastuti Rizki Wardani Putri Roudhotul Jannah Rr Catur Leny Wulandari Rr. Catur Leny Wulandari Rusnandar, Afifa Riska Amalia Saifullah Zakaria Siti Darodjah Rasad Siti Husnatul Maroya Siti Napisah Siti Shafira Nurul Hanifa Tajuddin, Nor Azlin Utami, Aisha Putri Wahju Gunawan Wahju Gunawan, Wahju Wahyu Gunawan Wahyu Gunawan Wahyu Gunawan Wahyu Gunawan Wahyu Gunawan Wahyu Gunawan Yogi Suprayogi Sugandi