Indonesian couple marries next to body of bride’s father

The body of the bride’s father, wrapped in a white shroud, was next to the couple, while a male relative gave Tarisa away. - SCREENGRAB FROM AMATIR/YOUTUBE

JAKARTA: An Indonesian woman married the love of her life, surrounded by her family, including her dead father’s remains.

The unusual wedding between Tarisa and Edi – both of whom go by only one name like many Indonesians – took place at the bride’s house in Kolaka Regency in south-east Sulawesi on Nov 26, reported Indonesian media.