Helicopter tragedy: Sivasutan remains cremated
14 Navy personnel from the Lumut Base made up the funeral guard of honour as a final tribute to the late Lieutenant T. Sivasutan.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Sobbing relatives of Nepal quake victims cremate loved ones
Thousands of buildings have collapsed or developed cracks from Nepal's worst earthquake in eight years.
Mon Nov 06 2023
China cremates 'people's' premier, lowers national flag amidst outpouring of grief
China lowered the national flag on Thursday as the country cremated Li Keqiang, known as "the people's premier".
Thu Nov 02 2023
Chinese province saw cremations jump during COVID surge
About 171,000 cremations were registered in Zhejiang - home to around 5pct of China's population - in the first three months of 2023.
Wed Jul 19 2023
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
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols ashes headed for solar orbit
The upcoming memorial flight will be aboard a Vulcan Centaur rocket.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Late badminton legend Boon Bee cremated
Legendary badminton doubles player Datuk Ng Boon Bee, who died on Wednesday, was cremated at the Nirvana Memorial Park, Ipoh, today.
Sun Aug 07 2022
Former MIC deputy president Tan Sri S. Subramaniam cremated
The body of Subramaniam was cremated at the Nirvana Memorial Park in Shah Alam today.
Thu Jul 07 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
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
Selangor to add two cremators to manage COVID-19 patients' remains - Amirudin
Two cremators will be added in Selangor soon, for speedier cremation of the remains of non-Muslim COVID-19 victims in the state.
Mon Jul 19 2021
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