Abbot Reding led the farewell ceremony in the woods around Wetzikon. The burial in the forest was carried out with a procession of flags and torches.
Singing
With lots of singing and music, the bond between family, relatives and friends was celebrated.
Flag procession
The Zofingia (Swiss Zofinger Association) paid their last respects to a brother and said goodbye with flags and singing.
Torchlight procession to the waterfall
The waterfall was illuminated with torches and the violin playing was listened to devoutly.
Viking ship - ritual
Since the deceased was a great friend of Scandinavia, a Viking ship was built and burned with farewell letters and words of remembrance.
Fire dance
A fire dance was performed for the deceased around the fire bowls that had been set up.
