Funeral Costs Reach Tens of Millions of Won: Is It Time for a Change in Funeral Culture?

Have you ever felt burdened by funeral costs, which can range from millions to tens of millions of won, or by the constant stream of obituary text messages?
Instead of the standardized three-day funeral held at hospital funeral homes, an increasing number of people are choosing to honor the deceased in their own ways, such as through no-service funerals, family-only funerals, or memorial services. Following the spread of cremation culture, we covered the scene of what is being called the "second funeral revolution"—the small funeral.

※ You can watch the full video in SBS News Story Episode 566, "People Who Rejected Cookie-Cutter Funerals."
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sVhVGy9eyo&list=PLUHG6IBxDr3gOHLnt6wP0Uvzhav_80vD0&index=2

(Written by Jung Hyung-taek | Edited by Jung Yong-hee, Moon Ha-young | Designed by Jung Yu-min)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.