Mr. Lim’s Final Working Day
When I first started, I was tasked to call Mandai Crematorium’s office to book the cremation slot for the deceased. I remember when I first listened to the voice of the person conversing with me at the end of the line, I thought to myself – wow this guy talks really slowly and calmly. And…
Acceptance Of The Bad with The Good – as with any other jobs
Since I am in a pensive mood today, let me pen down something that has been bugging me recently. Not too long ago, the realisation dawned upon me that the people I come into close contact with in my line of work – be it my workers/ colleagues/ working partners or even family members of…
No, I am not immune to grief.
Many thought that people in this trade are immune to grief, especially when we face it every single day. However, that’s a misconception that ought to be changed. Last year, I was introduced to this very courageous lady who was battling with cancer. She was only in her early fifties, an age where most would…
News Reports On Death
The only certainty in life are – taxes and death. Despite the surety of death, the method of death can still reach us as a shocking and overwhelming news. This is especially so for deaths due to accidents. Nobody expects an accident, much less prepare for it. Recently I helped a family where the deceased…
Bereavement Seminar by the Singapore Hospice Council
Just recently, I attended a Bereavement Seminar hosted by the Singapore Hospice Council. Am heartened that such a move has been initiated by at least an organisation to help up the level of awareness amongst fellow Singaporeans on how to deal with grief. It’s not a cookie-cutter solution as we all deal with grief differently.…
Simple Love At A Funeral
What is depicted above – of family members and relatives gathering together mourning the demise of a loved one is not a new scene. The emotions we undertakers see at funerals are very raw and they range the entire gamut of happiness at the thought that their loved one is now at a better place,…
2018 in Review
The biggest and toughest lesson I’ve learnt in 2018 is to trust God. Trust God – something that is so easily preached but not so easily achieved. I hope I do not come across as boasting because I am not, I just wish to share my story on the setting up of my own company.…
1st Year Anniversary
It’s the first year anniversary of my baptism. Exactly a year ago, I made the decision to publicly declare my faith. Looking back, it’s heartening to see how God has worked in my life even within a short span of a year. I am often very touched by His faithfulness. I think in life, we…
Life As A Funeral Director
Many of my peers have often questioned me: what do you do in your job as a Funeral Director? To be honest, the term – Funeral Director is merely just that – it’s just a position. But what I really do, and what I enjoy is the serving part of my job. I enjoy it…
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