This , along with the fact that the cremation had to take place in the dry season , partly contributed to the practice of waiting lengthy periods before cremation .
The construction of the merumat often took months , if not years , to complete .
Along with the fact that the cremation had to take place in the dry season , partly contributed to the practice of waiting lengthy periods before cremation .
The construction of the merumat often took months , if not years , to complete .