My mother's sister-in-law, whom is my only Aunt, passed away at a Nursing Home after being discharged a week from a hipbone surgery following a bad fall. She was at a senior age of 93.
Our family used to visit her every Chinese New Year but this year was an exception, as we were all engaged with work. She kept our favorite "Muruku" and was hoping that we would drop by... and we didn't fulfill her wish. Such was the regret that would now stick with us for the rest of our lives...
Cousin sister wished to have the wake nearby to their home thus Kampung Tunku, Guai Yuen Parlor was chosen although the place was having almost a full house during that one night wake service.
We gave our best to our Aunt a farewell to her final journey on earth.
During the night, we saw more than 100 people turned up to pay their last respect, including her church mates, neighbours and relatives from near and afar. All attended a prayer session conducted by the Priest from City Harvest Church, Subang Jaya.
Supper was served after the service, the meal was complete with coffee, tea and light refreshments. Many lingered a little longer as it was the only and last night to spend with her.
On the second day, the cremation was held at Nirvana Shah Alam Crematorium. We had arranged a Limousine to ferry Aunt's family with their close relatives from the beginning of the funeral procession right up to the end of the arrangement.
We went together in a group to scatter her ashes to the sea at Port Klang.
Nirvana managed all transportation including hiring the boat and later sending everyone back to their home in the charted limousine. Lunch was also being arranged at the Cafe at Nirvana Shah Alam while everyone await the cremation process.
We completed the funeral ceremony within a day with high level of efficiency. Some family members and friends from local and abroad were impressed by our services and sending us words of praises even days after the funeral.
This gave me a sense of relief as I have missed visiting my Aunt during this Chinese New Year and there's nothing we could do to unwind the situation.
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