Tomb Visit
Cemetery visits as a local culture or tradition then evolve and merge into teachings of religions, or undergo a syncretism process that is a blend of religions that interact with local culture and traditions.
In the Catholic Church, prayer for the departed souls or a pilgrimage to the cemetery is a way to remember and live in fellowship with those who have died. The Second Vatican Council in its document on the Church, Lumen Gentium, states that unity with those who have rested in Christ is not broken, but is strengthened by the sharing of spiritual treasures (cf. LG 49). The document also reminded us that this tradition has been declared by the Church from the beginning that is since the Second Council of Nicaea (787), therefore prayer before the departed souls can enrich faith. It can be concluded that visiting graves not only encourages us to internalize the value of death in ourselves but also helps us recognize our origins and realize that we are not alone.
From 2nd to 8th November, the Church specifically gives time for all the faithful to pray and visit the graves of family or relatives. Tomb visits, which are usually carried out as part of traditions and faith beliefs, become challenging for most people due to the Covid-19 pandemic that changed social life in general.
Recognizing this difficulty and encouraged by loving services to help families/individuals who cannot visit the graves of their relatives due to the distance to the cemetery, the Covid regulation restrictions, and other related reasons, we from the Manete In Me Prayer Group provide a tomb visit service as an extension of the family's attendance to pray for the relatives.
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The Services provided include a Tomb Visit Team who will:
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Sprinkle the tomb with holy water and rosewater,
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Sprinkle the blessed salt with the sow flower on the tomb,
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Light a candle and pray for the departed soul,
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Clean the tomb (coordinating with the cemetery staff),
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Mark a cross or tombstone with the sign of the cross by using oil that has been blessed by the priest/pastor,
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Send pictures/photos of tomb visits,
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Conduct video/video calls to the family /relatives during tomb visits.
Customers may select the services stated above according to their needs and wishes in the available packages below.
Cemetery Visit Package
Please select the available packages below:
Ashoka
Ashoka's package includes:
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Tomb visit
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Prayer for the departed soul
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Light a candle that has been blessed by a priest at the tomb
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Sprinkle the tomb with holy water
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​Sprinkle the blessed salt on the tomb
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Documented the visit in pictures / photos
Cambodia
Cambodia Package includes:
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Tomb visit
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Prayer for the departed soul
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Light a candle that has been blessed by the priest at the tomb.
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Sprinkle the tomb with holy water
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​Sprinkle the blessed salt on the tomb
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Marking a cross or tombstone with oil that has been blessed by the priest.
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Sprinkle sow flowers on the tomb
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Documented the visit in pictures/photos
Kemuning
The Kemuning Package includes:
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Tomb visit
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Prayer for the departed soul
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Light blessed paraffin candles/scented candles (according to customer request/selection) at the tomb.
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Sprinkle the tomb with holy water
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​Sprinkle the blessed salt on the tomb
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Marking a cross or tombstone with oil that has been blessed by the priest.
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Sprinkle sow flowers on the tomb.
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Lay a Bouquet of Roses (or other flowers based on request).
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Clean the tomb in coordination with the Cemetery staff.
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Give tips to the permanent custodian of the tomb on behalf of the customer.
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Visit photos documentation and telephone/ video call to convey a special message from the family to the relatives visited.
For more information and to order a Cemetery Visit, please click the following link:
Additional information
Can tomb visits be made to other burial places outside Pondok Ranggon TPU?
Can we request Tomb Visits outside the month of November?
Can you conduct a tomb visit directly on the day the order is placed?
Yes, you can request/order a Tomb Visit outside the month of November.
We try to ensure that the Tomb Visit service can be carried out properly and smoothly so that adequate preparation is needed. Therefore please send a Tomb Visit order for a minimum of three working days prior to the visit date for the Tomb Visit at Pondok Ranggon Cemetery. Meanwhile, for tomb visits to other Cemetery, please place your order at least seven working days before the date of your visit.
Currently, the focus of our Tomb Visit is at Pondok Ranggon Cemetery. If you want to order a Tomb Visit at another cemetery in the Jakarta area, please fill out the Tomb Visit Order form. We will contact the Cemetery Office and if the conditions allow, we will send a visit confirmation to you.
Tomb Visit Information and Bookings
Please fill out the following form to request information or to order a Tomb Visit.