17 dead, 22 injured as lorry rams into mourners near crematorium in China
A lorry crashed into a group of mourners waiting outside a crematorium in south-east China, killing 17 people and injuring 22, Xinhua reported on Sunday.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Hearses queue at Beijing crematorium, even as China reports no new COVID deaths
China reports no new COVID-19 deaths in its growing outbreak, sparking criticism of its virus accounting as it braces for a surge of cases.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Emotional send off as Samy Vellu's remains cremated in Cheras
The remains of the late Tun Dr S. Samy Vellu was cremated at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Crematorium in Cheras amid a sombre atmosphere at 5.30 pm today.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Nagaenthran's funeral held at Buntong Hindu Crematorium this evening
The funeral of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was executed at Changi Prison, Singapore last Wednesday took place at the Buntong Hindu Crematorium here today.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Rest in peace, Shebby
A pall of gloom descended over the crematorium and family members and friends gathered for the funeral of Serbegeth Singh.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Gravediggers offer prayers for COVID-19 victims
Upon receiving the task entrusted to them, these gravediggers will proceed to ensure the remains were handled as soon as possible.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 million - Reuters tally
Soaring deaths are straining the operating capacity of crematoriums in developing nations.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Daily Dose @ 5:Trustees blocking efforts to gazette CBN as heritage site, Jokowi orders optimal search effort for missing submarine crew
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Fri Apr 23 2021
Mass cremations begin as India's capital faces deluge of COVID-19 deaths
People are turning to makeshift facilities that are undertaking mass burials and cremations as crematoriums come under pressure.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Nepal's female soldiers break taboos to tackle COVID crisis
The women carrying corpses in Kathmandu, all soldiers, are being deployed for the first time to manage the bodies of COVID-19 victims.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king
The king's cremation will feature ancient rites and a series of processions winding from the Grand Palace in Bangkok's historic quarter to the 50-metre (165-feet) high Royal Crematorium.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Remains of teen bully victim Nhaveen cremated
An atmosphere of melancholy hung over the crematorium where the family members and friends had gathered as early as 7am.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Lim Chong Eu Expressway shooting victims laid to rest
Choi's wife, Sun Siew Chin, 32, in her eulogy described him as a wonderful man and expressed her pain at having to bid goodbye in such manner.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Judge puts Taj Mahal's bug problem on state officials' shoulders
Efforts to preserve Taj Mahal have intensified in recent years when the structure began acquiring a yellowish tinge because of rampant air pollution in Agra and smoke from a nearby crematorium.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Batu Maung shooting victims cremated
Hundreds of family members and friends came to pay their last respects to the deceased as the bodies were brought from the funeral parlour to the crematorium.
Sun Jul 17 2016