Singer Anji escorted his beloved mother, Siti Sundari, to her final resting place at TPU Mangun Jaya in Bekasi Regency on Friday, March 27. The funeral ceremony was steeped in profound emotion, a poignant farewell to a cherished life.
During the solemn proceedings, Anji was observed offering solace and support to his older brother, Erie Prasetyo, who struggled to contain his tears by the graveside. The brotherly bond was evident as Anji remained steadfastly by Erie‘s side, providing a comforting presence in a moment of overwhelming grief.
Erie personally descended into the grave to lay their late mother to rest. It was a deeply moving act, and in that moment, Anji gently encouraged his brother to remain strong and composed. With heartfelt simplicity, he uttered words of comfort.
“Don’t cry, okay,” Anji quietly advised Erie at TPU Mangun Jaya, Bekasi Regency, on that sorrowful Friday, encapsulating the raw emotion and unwavering support shared between the siblings.
Following the completion of the burial ceremony, Anji and Erie joined in scattering flowers over their mother’s grave. Overcome with sorrow, Erie leaned on Anji, who responded with a warm pat, a silent gesture of solidarity and enduring support during their shared loss.
Amidst the somber atmosphere, Anji took a moment to reflect on his mother’s life and legacy. He openly admitted to feeling an immense sense of loss, a void left by her passing, yet he expressed his earnest effort to accept her departure with profound sincerity and peace.
“For us, we truly feel a deep sense of loss, but we are also letting go with sincerity,” Anji shared, articulating the bittersweet experience of grief intertwined with acceptance.
Anji described his mother as a deeply sensitive and emotional individual. It was through observing her nature that he learned invaluable lessons, particularly how to cultivate strength and resilience when confronted with the pain of loss.
“My mom was very prone to crying, but today I’m learning not to cry because I want to sincerely release her,” he recounted, highlighting his personal journey towards finding inner strength in the face of this immense sorrow.
He also expressed profound gratitude for the countless warm and cherished moments he shared with his mother throughout her lifetime, finding comfort in those precious memories that will forever remain in his heart.
Furthermore, Anji extended a heartfelt apology on behalf of his late mother for any mistakes she might have made, whether intentional or unintentional, during her life. In a gesture of openness and responsibility, he also urged anyone with unresolved financial matters or any outstanding issues related to his mother to come forward and contact the family.
“And we also apologize if, during our mother’s life, there were any mistakes, whether intentional or not. If there are any outstanding debts or anything unresolved, please immediately inform us, the family,” he concluded, emphasizing the family’s commitment to address any pending concerns.
Anji’s mother, Siti Sundari, passed away on Thursday, March 26, at 8:03 PM Western Indonesian Time. The heartbreaking news was initially conveyed to the public by Erie through a post on his Instagram account, prompting an outpouring of condolences.