However, with the coming of Christianity, the Meru have done away with some of the burial traditions. Among the Meru community, death was feared and send off was an immediate but revered traditional rite that had to strictly follow the established practice. In the case of a married couple, the shaving was preceded by the demolishing of the hut if the deceased died at home. [File, Standard]He adds that Christianity and Meru cultural dialogue has removed the fear of the dead and brought some decency into the whole burial process. Rev Jac Kithinji, a senior pastor at the Potter House Church - a Deliverance Church Ministry in Meru town - also feels that Christianity has done a lot to remove the traditional fear that previously enveloped death.

Source: Standard Digital December 29, 2020 13:07 UTC