Inauspicious or harmless? Bishan residents divided over funeral flyers left outside homes
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Bishan residents are split after funeral planning flyers were left outside their homes, with views ranging from «inauspicious» to a «harmless» marketing move.The incident occurred at Block 173 Bishan Street 13, reported Shin Min DailyInauspicious or harmless? Bishan residents divided over funeral flyers left outside homes
Bishan residents are split after funeral planning flyers were left outside their homes, with views ranging from «inauspicious» to a «harmless» marketing move.The incident occurred at Block 173 Bishan Street 13, reported Shin Min Daily News. A resident told the Chinese daily that they received flyers from funeral provider Nirvana Memorial Garden a few days prior. One flyer advertised a «relaxing and free day trip» which included an itinerary for participants to visit a Buddhist temple and a vegetable wholesale market before heading to the memorial garden. The funeral home, located at 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Road, has a columbarium and offers funeral and exhumation services. 'Cursing me to die earlier' One resident, who only gave her name as Xiu (transliteration), 21, said she felt as thought the flyers were «cursing me to die earlier», making her feel uncomfortable.Another resident, Fu (transliteration), 55, saw the flyer being dropped at his doorstep and assumed it was a regular advertisement, but was shocked when he realised its contents. Read more
