On September 25, Gwangmyeong City Corporation held a joint memorial ceremony at the Gwangmyeong Memorial Park to honor unclaimed remains.
According to the corporation on the 28th, the ceremony was dedicated to 445 unclaimed remains interred at the Memorial Park, with all staff participating to pay their respects and wish for the peaceful rest of the deceased.
The ceremony was conducted solemnly following traditional procedures. The corporation organizes joint memorials during holidays to ensure that those without relatives are honored with dignity.
Established in 2009, Gwangmyeong Memorial Park houses approximately 25,500 remains from both within and outside the city.
Since September 2015, the corporation has continued to hold joint memorial ceremonies for unclaimed deceased individuals during holidays such as Seollal and Chuseok.
Citizens have expressed that the joint memorial is a meaningful event, as it ensures that unclaimed remains are not forgotten during the holidays. There is a warm sentiment surrounding the idea that a public institution continuously cares for and honors those without families or connections.
CEO Seo Il-dong stated, “It was a meaningful time to remember and reflect on the significance of honoring those without relatives.” He added, “We will continue to improve the facilities and environment of the Memorial Park to create a space where citizens can comfortably pay their respects.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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