The funeral of Neşet Ertaş—one of the most beloved voices of Anatolia—was not only a farewell to a musician, but also a moment when a community gathered around memory, grief, and song. The images of that day reflect more than a ceremony: they hold the weight of collective mourning, the silence of absence, and the persistence of a cultural legacy carried by thousands who came to say goodbye.

This work follows the gestures of sorrow, the quiet rituals, and the mingling of individual grief with a shared sense of loss. Through the lens, the funeral becomes both intimate and monumental: a portrait of how tens of thousands came together to honor one life while holding on to the songs, stories, and memories he left behind.