The photo tradition at Christian funerals in Kerala - BBC News

Why Christians in the southern state of Kerala photograph funerals.

15 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Executive EventsImage caption, Experts say the tradition is unique to the Christian community in KeralaBy Meryl SebastianBBC News, Kochi"We start clicking photos from the moment the body is taken from the mortuary to the person's home."

Bittu, who goes by only one name, has been running his photo studio in the southern Indian state of Kerala for nearly 20 years.

His work is dedicated to capturing significant events in a person's life - from baptisms, engagements, and weddings to funerals. He's photographed at least three Christian funerals in the state's Kottayam district just this week.

"The real work starts three hours before the funeral as we take photos of the close family, relatives and family friends with the body."

His photos show mourners sombrely standing beside the coffin. Families, friends and relatives line up to stand in groups next to the deceased in the coffin and take a picture. Some cry, others look solemn as they assume a reverent stance.

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