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Not a dying business: Singapore’s death trade is thriving as its population ages

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The upcoming My Community Festival features events and experiences related to end-of-life practices.

Mr R. Jayaselvam, owner of Anushia Flower Shop, making flower garlands using Button Roses at his shop in Little India.

“For the Indian community, the garland is deeply symbolic as it becomes part of the ashes and accompanies the deceased on their final journey.” The self-taught garland maker with 40 years of experience now works alongside his two sons to meet this growing demand. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO He has 18 to 20 clients monthly, and said that business has picked up after the Covid-19 pandemic. He used to see up to 10 clients every month.

The 46-year-old said: “It’s like the last house of the deceased. We insist on a proper job and more people will come to us naturally.” Mr Ang said more people are also joining the industry now that there is less taboo and superstition about the trade. More than half his team of about 40 are below 45 years old.

 

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