Talking Travel-The Magazine Spring, 2013 | Page 7

July 15, 2008. Ubud, Bali. From Boston.com: the head of the royal family of Ubud named Agung Suyasa was laid to rest in
a rare, spectacular Royal Funeral - the largest in decades. Suyasa, two other members the royal family, and 68
commoners were cremated in a large Hindu ceremony - their bodies having been previously preserved, awaiting
cremation, which is traditionally believed to free their souls for future reincarnation. Photo by ©Steve Gillick