Actress and influencer Wanjiku wa Kairu has opened up about her thoughts on cremation revealing that the recent interment of TikToker Maribel Irungu deeply affected her emotionally.
Speaking candidly Wanjiku admitted that witnessing the ceremony left her shaken and changed how she now views burial arrangements. According to the actress the emotional weight carried by family members and close friends during such moments can be overwhelming especially when they are forced to say goodbye in painful circumstances.
She explained that after reflecting on the experience she would not want her own loved ones to endure a similar emotional ordeal in the future. Wanjiku noted that seeing grief unfold so intensely made her reconsider the impact funeral and interment ceremonies can have on families left behind.
Her remarks have sparked conversations online with many Kenyans sharing mixed opinions about cremation and traditional burial practices. While some agreed with her sentiments and supported the idea of easing emotional pain for relatives others defended cultural traditions surrounding burial rites saying they help families find closure.
The discussion has once again highlighted the growing debate in Kenya over cremation a practice that has slowly become more common in urban areas despite resistance from some communities that still strongly value traditional burials.
Wanjiku’s emotional reaction also showed how deeply public funerals and memorial ceremonies can affect not only relatives but also friends fans and people following such events online. Many social media users sympathised with her saying grief can leave lasting emotional scars on those who witness heartbreaking farewells firsthand.