by atai @ 21:17 | Filed under: misc, updates
This morning, we went to the crematorium to pick up grandpa’s ashes. It was an emotional affair for my relatives, especially my aunts. After going through the custom ceremonies (which included prayers, etc), we were off to Port Klang to scatter the ashes. We had done the same for our grandma.
We chartered a bus as there were about more than 20 of us. We arrived at Port Klang about half and hour later and proceeded to board the two boats that has been arranged for us. We were told there wasn’t any boat big enough for all of us. So we had to split into two boats. I was told to board the boat carrying grandpa’s ashes. In about 10 minutes, we were on the way out to the ’sea’…
Clockwise from Top Left: We arrived at Port Klang; Walking down to the jetty; On the way out the the ’sea’; That is grandpa in two bags having his last sun bath
Dad holding onto grandpa
Rest well, grandpa…
See the line? The water seems to be separated by that line - green on one side, brown on the other
I wonder do you need any permit to throw the ashes? When my dad passed away, he also wanted his ashes to be thrown into the see. Unfortunately, I couldn’t arrange that, not knowing the procedure and the rules. Is your grandpa a Buddhist?
Comment by Lannie Loke — Friday, 28 March, 2008 @ 17:45
honestly, i got no idea if a permit is required. the funeral parlour director handled everything for us.
i have not seen my grandpa pray or go to any places of worship. so i think he was a free thinker. but since he was staying with my uncle who is a soka gakkai member, it was decided that we followed the soka gakkai practice (chanting, etc).
Comment by atai — Saturday, 29 March, 2008 @ 18:12
My condolences Adrian, think of the happy moments with him, ok?
Comment by kimleong — Tuesday, 1 April, 2008 @ 21:28