Dorce Gamalama Buried According to Covid Protocol, Accompanied by Family's Tears

Kapanlagi.com - After being buried at the Hayyu 63 mosque, Dorce's body was immediately taken to the Bantar Jati Cemetery. Accompanied by an ambulance, a number of mourners escorted the versatile artist to her final resting place.

Dorce's body arrived at the Bantar Jati Cemetery at 14:10 WIB. The funeral procession was conducted following COVID-19 protocols. Then, there were boundaries around the grave to prevent mourners and media personnel from witnessing the burial process further.

Six hazmat-clad personnel carried Dorce's body to her final resting place. The family members were given the opportunity to accompany her to the side of the grave. The family and relatives burst into tears as Dorce's coffin was lowered into the grave.

1. Reciting the Azan from Afar

Dorce Gamalama's Funeral © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

One of the family members was seen reciting the Azan from the edge of the grave. After that, the mound of soil appeared to cover the grave. After the burial, the family then scattered flowers on Dorce's grave.

The funeral procession appeared to proceed solemnly. After scattering the flowers, the family members surrounded the grave while reciting the Yasin prayer.

2. Family's Desire

Dorce Gamalama's Funeral © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Presenter Dorce Gamalama passed away at RSPP Simprug on Wednesday (16/2/2022). It was planned that the 58-year-old presenter would be buried at TPU Bantar Jati, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta.

This was conveyed by the administrator of Masjid Al Hayyu, Ustaz Anan Muhajir. He said that Dorce Gamalama would be buried at TPU Bantar Jati according to the family's desire.

"Later, she will be buried together with her cousin's grave," said Anan Muhajir at Masjid Al Hayyu, Lubang Buaya, East Jakarta, on Wednesday (16/2/2022).

3. Prayed at the Mosque

Dorce Gamalama's Funeral © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Before being buried, Anan said, Dorce was prayed at Al Hayyu Mosque. The mosque that Dorce built since 2008.

"So that Dorce's mother is happy to be prayed at the mosque she built since 2008," he said.

4. Not Fulfilling Dorce's Desire

Dorce Gamalama's Funeral © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Regarding the funeral process itself, Dorce Gamalama had requested to be buried as a woman. Dorce's desire has caused controversy. Considering that Dorce was born as a man.

"Being buried as a woman, we leave it all to Allah. That's just his wish, and we are all taking care of it," said Anan.

5. Buried as a Man

Dorce Gamalama's Funeral © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Anan explained that Dorce will be buried as a man according to Islamic law. Although he had requested to be buried as a woman, the family chose to bury him as a man.

"We all know how he was born, so we return him to his original state. Because what matters most is his faith in Allah SWT, I don't look at anything else first," concluded Anan Muhajir.

(kpl/far/phi)