Symbolic Cremations Honor Nepal’s Missing Flood Victims as Families Mourn

By Mujib Mashal, Rebecca Suner and Leila Medina

September 4, 2026

With thousands still missing in Nepal’s catastrophic floods, families are grappling with unimaginable loss. In the absence of physical remains, some have turned to symbolic cremation ceremonies to honor their loved ones, finding a poignant way to express their grief and seek closure. South Asia bureau chief Mujib Mashal witnessed one of these deeply moving ceremonies, highlighting the profound human impact of the disaster.

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