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More Than A Job: Memorials for the dead

  • <p>“We try to understand more about the deceased – what the deceased prefer, the kind of design that the deceased would like (in order) to design something that the deceased would like. That will really comfort the family during this bereavement period.”</p>
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    Photo source: Darren Tan

    “We try to understand more about the deceased – what the deceased prefer, the kind of design that the deceased would like (in order) to design something that the deceased would like. That will really comfort the family during this bereavement period.”

  • <p>“The nature of the stone is very hard…especially if the tombstone is placed outdoors. We want the memorial to be lasting and durable, so granite is a very good choice.”</p>
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    Photo source: Darren Tan

    “The nature of the stone is very hard…especially if the tombstone is placed outdoors. We want the memorial to be lasting and durable, so granite is a very good choice.”

  • <p>The design of the tombstone often reflects what the deceased was like in life, particularly their passions. </p>
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    Photo source: Darren Tan

    The design of the tombstone often reflects what the deceased was like in life, particularly their passions.

  • <p>“The husband of the deceased requested this design, as his late wife loved to play the piano.”</p>
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    Photo source: Darren Tan

    “The husband of the deceased requested this design, as his late wife loved to play the piano.”

  • <p>“The father of the deceased requested this design, as his son was a navy officer in life.” </p>
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    Photo source: Darren Tan

    “The father of the deceased requested this design, as his son was a navy officer in life.”

<p>“We try to understand more about the deceased – what the deceased prefer, the kind of design that the deceased would like (in order) to design something that the deceased would like. That will really comfort the family during this bereavement period.”</p>
<p>“The nature of the stone is very hard…especially if the tombstone is placed outdoors. We want the memorial to be lasting and durable, so granite is a very good choice.”</p>
<p>The design of the tombstone often reflects what the deceased was like in life, particularly their passions. </p>
<p>“The husband of the deceased requested this design, as his late wife loved to play the piano.”</p>
<p>“The father of the deceased requested this design, as his son was a navy officer in life.” </p>
Nicholas Yong

Memorial specialist Darren Tan, 39 makes a living out of manufacturing columbarium plaques, tombstones and urns. Tan explains some of the more unusual designs bereaved families have requested over the years.