Counter Hegemony in the Implementation of Cremation Ceremonies in Tuka Customary Village in Badung Regency, Bali

The proliferation of crematoriums indicates a high demand for cremation services, particularly in Bali. One the newly established crematorium foundations is located Badung Regency, specifically Tuka Customary Village, Dalung. Crematoriums are considered facilitators conducting Pitra Yadnya (ancestral ceremonies) Hindu devotees. However, construction often brings forth various problematic issues terms economics, environment, social dynamics, and cultural aspects, including those observed at Maha Dharma Yasa Crematorium Conflicting values struggles arise among community members between stakeholders such as government bodies both central local levels. This article provides general discussion on resistance Village against presence through movement rejection or counter-hegemony. study qualitative research conducted within paradigm studies, carried out Dalung Administrative North Kuta District, Regency. Observations, interviews, documentation methods were employed data collection, supplemented by secondary sources written records, previous books, relevant documents. theories ideology hegemony used to analyze investigated. findings imply that existence stems from struggle culture modernity increasing quality democratic participation community, demonstrated their actions, leading temporary closure crematorium.