[ 24 APR 2015 ]
My sister, a florist, took care of all the flower arrangements, with the help of Mom’s younger sister.
[ 24 APR 2015 ]
Mom was very open in discussing about her funeral arrangement, telling us many times that she wanted lots and lots of flowers.
[ 24 APR 2015 ]
Auntie Diana, Auntie Shao Hua, my sister’s domestic helper Nur, my cousin Pauline and Auntie 雪梨。
[ 25 APR 2015 ]
We bought Mom and Dad a new home in Mandai. After more than 20 years apart, they are now in the same place again
[ 25 APR 2015 ]
Wake is often a ‘fun’ time for children as they get to meet a lot of friends, and they get to skip school. Many counselors advise that young people may only feel the full impact of a loss months later. One things they suggested is for the young ones to be involved in the process as much as possible, so they can feel that that have done something useful.
[ 25 APR 2015 ]
Unimpressed by the sign made by the undertakers, my nephew decided to put his creativity to good use. My unbiased opinion about his piece: so much better.
[ 25 APR 2015 ]
Mom’s sister, cousin and his family.
[ 25 APR 2015 ]
The night service on the second night.
[ 25 APR 2015 ]
My brother invited some of the best musicians he knows to play for her every night. CheeMee Chan played Humoresque by Dvorak.
[ 25 APR 2015 ]
It’s hard to go to Mom’s flat and not be reminded that she spent many hours resting on the family sofa.