A Touch of Filial Piety

I met two brothers, both in their early 30s, from the Tai family together with their nieces at University Melaya Medical Center for a discussion on the arrangement for their Aunt's final journey.  Situation did not look positive and that was the reason why they are planning the inevitable.

A closure to the understanding was made and I dashed to our Shah Alam site office to submit and complete the necessary documentations. 

My handphone ranged at 3am that night and I promptly made my way to the mortuary to render my first hand assistance to the brothers and niece.  That was the promise and assurance I gave to them that I will be there for them should the need arises.

A two nights Buddhist prayer ceremony was conducted and saw many family members turned up to pay their last respect to the late Mdm Tai. A special session was planned on the second night for all family members to take the opportunity to express their feelings and at the same time to commemorate their loved one. I thought  this was a very meaningful gesture and it leaves behind a lasting memory of the one we loved.

The Tai brothers were steadfastly mature in dealing with the funeral arrangements, they have demonstrated equanimity in all decisions making, always appreciative in our services and most importantly, they respect the seniors in the family.

They have no qualms in the process of choosing their Aunt's final resting place, even though the visit to Nirvana Semenyih Oriental Villa was during a heavy downpour. There was no two words about the place and they were indeed amazed by the architecture and its serene surrounding of this new columbarium.

I must applaud their accomplishment in fulfilling and handling their Aunt's funeral, setting a marvelous example not only to the juniors, but to everyone.