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Death is a topic we often shy away from, but understanding the care, science, and artistry that goes into looking after our loved ones can bring an unexpected sense of peace. Welcome to the premiere installment of our new series, Ask an Embalmer. In this series, we pull back the curtain on mortuary science to answer your most burning questions with transparency and respect. We sit down with Shane, a professional embalmer at Woodlands Memorial, to debunk a major industry myth

Learn how to cope with grief and loss, understand the emotional and physical effects of bereavement, and discover grief support resources in Singapore. Understanding Grief and Bereavement Grief is a natural response to loss, yet it can feel overwhelming and isolating when experienced firsthand. Whether you have lost a parent, spouse, sibling, child, or close friend, the grieving process affects emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. Many people searching for grief support

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most celebrated traditional festivals in Chinese culture. Known as the Duanwu Festival (端午节), it takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month and is famous for thrilling dragon boat races and the eating of zongzi, sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Yet behind the colourful festivities lies a fascinating history stretching back more than 2,000 years. The Dragon Boat Festival began as an ancient ritual to ward off dis