Konbaung tombs

They are scattered throughout the former royal capitals of Mandalay Region, including Mandalay, Amarapura, and Inwa.

When a Burmese king died, his royal white umbrella was broken and the great drum and gong at the palace's bell tower (at the eastern gate of the palace), was struck.

[1] It was custom for members of the royal family, including the king, to be cremated: their ashes were put into a velvet bag and thrown into the river.

[2] King Mindon Min was the first to break tradition; his remains were not cremated, but instead were buried intact, according to his wishes, at the place where his tomb now stands.

[2] Before his burial, the King Mindon's body was laid in state before his throne at the Hmannandawgyi (Palace of Mirrors).