Life and Death in Singapore
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From Cemeteries to Communities: Singapore's Evolving Perspective on Death
This chapter examines Singapore's dramatic shift in living spaces, particularly how former cemeteries like Bishan became residential areas. It highlights changing cultural attitudes towards death, including the move from traditional burials to cremation, and discusses the introduction of a unique crypt burial system by the government.
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