Designed as a space for residents to scatter the ashes of their loved ones, the Garden of Peace is Singapore's first inland ash-scattering garden. However, one visitor was left disappointed, having expected a peaceful experience. Koh Choon Hua took to ST Forum on July 13 to say that the Garden of Peace needed to be 'spruced up' after his visit...
Designed as a space for residents to scatter the ashes of their loved ones, the Garden of Peace is Singapore's first inland ash-scattering garden.Koh Choon Hua took to ST Forum on July 13
Suggesting that the use of watering cans to percolate the ashes was ineffective, Koh wrote: "The National Environment Agency should consider having a running stream instead." NEA has stated on its website that to maintain a clean and serene environment and the secular nature of the garden, religious ceremonies or rites
When asked why there were no visitors on a Thursday afternoon, he said: "It can get crowded, but it is mostly [during] weekday mornings and Saturdays."Mrs Tay, 51, shared that her mother had recently died and that the Garden of Peace was the choice of placeTay and her family were seen watering the bed of pebbles in memory of her mother.
Before her death, Tay's mother opted to have her ashes scattered at the Garden of Peace. Tay said: "I am happy my mother chose this place. It is really peaceful."
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