Rising cost of funerals sees more people opting for cremation

PETALING JAYA: More people are cremating their loved ones in Kuala Lumpur, with groups saying this was environmentally-friendly and with less costs involved too.

“More are finding it economical to cremate their loved ones and place the urn containing the ashes at columbariums, which are well maintained at all times,” said Lee Chun Kong, president of the Federation of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Chinese Cemetery Associations.