Older Refugee Perspectives on Death, Remembrance, and Burial: The East Timorese in Indonesia

  • Sakti V
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Abstract

Based on extensive ethnographic research, this article examines the perspectives and practices related to death, remembrance, and burial among older East Timorese people who have resettled in Indonesia. The study reveals how their heightened awareness of mortality shapes their experiences of forced migration and intergenerational relations in later life, providing new insights into the challenges faced by displaced communities in various socio-cultural contexts. Through a nuanced analysis of translocal practices related to death, the article shows how older refugees navigate competing familial and cultural expectations while grappling with the legacies of the Indonesian occupation. The article also highlights the ongoing processes of dealing with the past and aspirations for the future, as older East Timorese contemplate their future burial places. By exploring the intertwinements of ageing and death in a forced migration context, this study sheds light on how ‘belonging’ emerges as a significant issue and the importance of intergenerational relationships in such contexts.

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Sakti, V. K. (2023). Older Refugee Perspectives on Death, Remembrance, and Burial: The East Timorese in Indonesia. Journal of Refugee Studies. https://doi.org/10.1093/jrs/fead010

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