Despite a lack of space traditional burials are still very popular in China. Splashing out on a funeral is considered a sign of respect and some cost up to seven year’s salary. The annual Asia Funeral Expo brings together around 130 companies with traditional and less traditional funeral wares.
Some of the merchandise available is coffins liked with sheepskin and silk, DNA of a deceased stored in jewellery and a headstone fashioned to resemble motorcycle. There is even a Korean company that makes gemstones out of bone ashes!
Various topics where discussed and presented by industry professionals such as “The Challenges of Introducing Green Coffin Technology”, “The Aesthetic Value and Social Responsibility of Cemetery” and “Cremation Updates and Trends”.
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