On September 5, PERWIRA, in collaboration with Le Pine Funerals in Glen Waverley, Melbourne, will provide an opportunity for the Indonesian diaspora to ask questions or discuss their preferred funeral arrangements for the future—particularly regarding the religious traditions, customs, and cultural practices typically observed back home.
Dr. Mulyoto Pangestu is a Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, Monash University, and also serves as the Chairperson of Al Janah, an Indonesian Muslim community in Victoria.
According to Dr. Mulyoto, funeral service providers will usually accommodate family requests, provided they are reasonable and do not violate Australian law. For instance, regarding the ritual washing of the body, family members may participate alongside the designated staff, although health and safety regulations must still be observed.
In an interview with SBS Indonesian, Dr. Mulyoto also touched upon the possibility that cultural practices or traditions commonly observed in Indonesia could be implemented in Australia in the future.
