Family members,relatives and friends had gathered to attend the funeral and give the deceased a respectful farewell.
The ceremony was proceeding normally as part of the final burial rites.Several men had been tasked with lowering the coffin into the grave using ropes, a common method used during burials.
As the men carefully began lowering the coffin the situation suddenly changed when the coffin lost balance.
It slipped from the ropes and dropped quickly into the grave earlier than expected.The unexpected fall shocked many people who were standing around the gravesite.
Loud screams were heard as mourners reacted to the incident.Some people quickly moved away from the grave in fear while others rushed forward to see what had happened.The sudden moment created confusion and briefly disrupted the burial program.
Those responsible for managing the burial quickly stepped in to handle the situation.The men who had been lowering the coffin gathered near the grave to check its position and ensure everything was still in order.
They confirmed that the coffin had landed inside the grave and began organizing how to continue the ceremony.
The incident created tension at the burial site as mourners tried to understand what had gone wrong.
Funerals are emotional moments for families and communities and the unexpected fall of the coffin added to the distress of those present.
After a short interruption,order was restored at the burial ceremonyThe burial team continued with the process while mourners remained gathered around the gravesite to witness the final rites.
The ceremony later continued as planned,allowing family members and friends to complete the burial and pay their final respects to the deceased.
The brief incident remained a shocking moment for those who attended the funeral linked to the family of Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome.