14.05.2026 12:20
In his will, Cemil İpekçi stated that he did not want a religious ceremony at his funeral, and after the reactions, he went live. İpekçi harshly responded to the criticism directed at him, saying he does not have to account to anyone for his beliefs.
Famous fashion designer Cemil İpekçi made headlines with his will announced in a talk titled "What Is It With These Women?" İpekçi, who stated that he does not want a religious ceremony at his funeral, made striking statements by going live on air after the reactions.
"I DON'T WANT A RELIGIOUS CEREMONY AT MY FUNERAL"
Speaking about his will during the talk, Cemil İpekçi shared his thoughts on the funeral ceremony with the public for the first time. İpekçi said, "I don't want a religious ceremony at my funeral. Let them wash me with rose oils and put a maşlah over me." These words of the famous designer quickly became a trend on social media, with numerous comments.
WENT LIVE AFTER REACTIONS
Following the criticism of his will, Cemil İpekçi went live on his social media account and reacted to the comments directed at him. İpekçi said, "I act according to the Quran. I am not obliged to account for my faith to any mortal. I will account for my sins and rewards to my Lord, not to mortals."
"I DID NOT LIVE MY LIFE FOR MORTALS"
Continuing his statements, İpekçi stated that he did not act according to others' expectations throughout his life. Using the words "I never lived any period of my life for mortals," the famous designer also responded to questions directed at him for not wanting a religious ceremony.
"I DON'T WANT CROCODILE TEARS OF HYPOCRITES"
İpekçi also reacted to comments like "Where will he be buried then?" and reiterated that he does not want a religious ceremony. The famous designer said, "Yes, I don't want it," arguing that hypocrites shed crocodile tears, and added, "I don't want foreigners to wash me either."