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 Topic: Ashes to beads: South Koreans try new way to mourn

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  • Ashes to beads: South Koreans try new way to mourn
     OP - November 16, 2011, 01:34 AM

    http://news.yahoo.com/ashes-beads-south-koreans-try-way-mourn-075118963.html

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    ICHEON, South Korea (AP) — The intense grief that Kim II-nam has felt every day since his father died 27 years ago led to a startling decision: He dug up the grave, cremated his father's bones and paid $870 to have the ashes transformed into gem-like beads.

    Kim is not alone in his desire to keep a loved one close — even in death. Changes in traditional South Korean beliefs about cherishing ancestors and a huge increase in cremation have led to a handful of niche businesses that cater to those who see honoring an urn filled with ashes as an imperfect way of mourning.



    *partial of the article, click link at top for the rest.

    When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.
    Helen Keller
  • Re: Ashes to beads: South Koreans try new way to mourn
     Reply #1 - November 16, 2011, 01:47 AM

    similar to the diamond thing people do here?

    I wish parents everywhere could remove their veil of religion and see their kids for whom they actually are.
  • Re: Ashes to beads: South Koreans try new way to mourn
     Reply #2 - November 16, 2011, 01:51 AM

    yeah norabora... I saw an ad for the diamond thing a while back.

    I think the beads would be cooler, cuz all family members could
    have some.  Wish i knew about this five years ago *sighs*

    When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.
    Helen Keller
  • Ashes to beads: South Koreans try new way to mourn
     Reply #3 - December 03, 2024, 09:44 PM

    talking of trying new things:  to martial law and back again in one night.

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    South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol says he will lift martial law hours after imposing it

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/03/south-korea-declares-emergency-martial-law-yoon-suk-yeol-north-korea-latest-updates
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