![Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672795872_BRAZIL.jpg)
Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele
Pele's coffin was taken to its final resting place from the city's stadium where 230,000 mourners had filed past his open casket.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672709515_PELE.jpg)
Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake
Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium.
Tue Jan 03 2023
![Amid COVID surge, some Sri Lankans opt for cardboard coffins when cremating loved ones Amid COVID surge, some Sri Lankans opt for cardboard coffins when cremating loved ones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629780997_COLOMBO.jpg)
Amid COVID surge, some Sri Lankans opt for cardboard coffins when cremating loved ones
The coffin is made out of recycled paper and costs a sixth of the cheapest wooden casket, said Priyantha Sahabandu.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of COVID patient's body for funeral Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of COVID patient's body for funeral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81624862837_Jalankakiusungke.jpg)
Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of COVID patient's body for funeral
Walking for almost an hour carrying a casket containing remains of a COVID-19 patient for the funeral has really put the mental and physical endurance of three healthcare workers
Mon Jun 28 2021
![Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616993449_THAILAND.jpg)
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616895895_Thaicoffinmaker.jpg)
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
A Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Sun Mar 28 2021
![Argentina fans, police clash over access to Maradona wake Argentina fans, police clash over access to Maradona wake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606441219_police.jpg)
Argentina fans, police clash over access to Maradona wake
Argentine police and fans who were lined up to see the casket of soccer icon Diego Maradona clashed on Thursday as authorities moved to shut down access to the Casa Rosada presidential palace.
Fri Nov 27 2020
![Dutch inventor's mushroom coffins turn bodies into compost Dutch inventor's mushroom coffins turn bodies into compost](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600486548_NETHERLAND.jpg)
Dutch inventor's mushroom coffins turn bodies into compost
The coffin turns corpses into compost that enriches the soil thanks to mycelium, the root structure of fungi.
Sat Sep 19 2020
![Thousands pay last respects to Adenan at Kuching Jamek Mosque Thousands pay last respects to Adenan at Kuching Jamek Mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51484224508_950x600.jpg)
Thousands pay last respects to Adenan at Kuching Jamek Mosque
The casket bearing Adenan's remains were placed on a special platform in the middle of the prayer hall to enable VIPs and the public to pay their last respects.
Thu Jan 12 2017
![At least 21 bodies will be brought back - Wee Ka Siong At least 21 bodies will be brought back - Wee Ka Siong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/51405781381_295x200.jpg)
At least 21 bodies will be brought back - Wee Ka Siong
Minister in the Prime Ministers Department Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said the bodies, 18 in caskets and three cremated remains in urns, will exceed the projected 16.
Sun Aug 17 2014
![Mandela laid to rest at state funeral Mandela laid to rest at state funeral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/81387091801_295x200.jpg)
Mandela laid to rest at state funeral
Nelson Mandela's flag-draped casket was placed on cow skins and surrounded by 95 candles - each signifying a year of his extraordinary life, which saw him make the journey from prisoner to president
Sun Dec 15 2013
![Mourners swamp last goodbye for Mandela Mourners swamp last goodbye for Mandela](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/41386939078_295x200.jpg)
Mourners swamp last goodbye for Mandela
Barely two hours after opening the top of the casket for viewing, the government said it would be unable to accommodate all those waiting and appealed for people to stay away.
Fri Dec 13 2013