ENHANCING COMMUNITY SKILLS: CORPSE PREPARATION TRAINING IN KLEPU HAMLET

Abstract

The corpse embalming training in Padukuhan Klepu aims to enhance community knowledge and skills in carrying out fardhu kifayah in accordance with Islamic teachings. A qualitative descriptive method with a phenomenological approach was employed, involving participants aged 40-70 years who were selected by each RT head. The training results showed an increase in participants' understanding and skills in corpse embalming, including the prayers that must be recited and the practice of kafan (shrouding). Group discussions, material presentations, and practical demonstrations by the facilitator were effective in increasing participants' self-confidence. The positive impact of this training was not only felt by individuals but also by the wider community. This study recommends the use of technology and more practical simulations to enhance the learning experience of participants