In Sout-East Asia Buddhism and Chinese beliefs dominate the religious thinking. So when "Nirvana Memorial" planned to build a luxury columbarium in Singapore, they did it in style.
According to Chinese traditions a deceased should be buried in one piece and commemorating ceremonies should be held at least twice a year. Singapore has a limited land space so cremations are generally performed.
In the brand new Nirvana Memorial Garden columbarium, called a "6 star" columbarium, everything is possible.
The urn of the deceased are placed in golden platted walls. Ceremonies are held without the presence of monks but with light- and sound shows and speaking Buddha statues.
Gloomy, dark and depressing funeral places for your beloved ones are the past, this is the future.
But it comes with a price tag;
A Royal double niche would be price around 22.000 $ and Family suite (32 urns) comes for 93.000 $. The "economy" class niche starts at 2.200$.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Funeral in style
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