On February 2, the news of the sudden passing of renowned actress Barbie Hsu in Japan due to pneumonia triggered by influenza shocked Chinese communities worldwide.
According to media reports from TVBS, Barbie Hsu had previously expressed her wish for eco-friendly tree burial, allowing the deceased to merge with nature.While some family members respected her wishes, her current husband, Koo Jun-yup, hopes to secure a burial plot to provide relatives and friends with a physical location for future memorial visits.
It is precisely due to this disagreement that Barbie Hsu, who passed away more than one month ago, has finally to be laid to rest at a cemetery in Taiwan on March 15.
Open Communication and Pre-Planning
The controversy over Barbie Hsu’s final resting place highlights a fundamental dilemma: how the living family members balance a deceased loved one’s wishes with practical realities. This underscores the importance of open, honest communication with family and pre-planning regarding the final arrangements.
In Canada, more people are starting to consult about funeral services in advance, including seniors who bring their children and younger generations who plan for their parents, to avoid being unprepared when the time comes.
The Benefits of Pre-Planning
- Savings: Planning early offers cost savings of up to thousands of dollars.
- Reduces the burden on your family: Planning your final arrangements ahead of time reduces the responsibilities on your family at their time of distress.
- Peace of mind: Gain comfort in knowing your plans are ready.
Chingming Special Event Series
This Ching Ming, a time to honor the past and embrace the future, Arbor Memorial invites you to join our free Pre-Planning seminars.
During these seminars our representatives will guide you on how to Pre-Plan with the benefits of unburdening your loved ones and preserving your traditions, and get details on our upcoming special discount.
Highland Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery and Highland Memory Gardens
Seminar date & time: April 6 & May 25, 11AM
Venue: Hilton Toronto Markham, 8500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON
Event Highlight: Mandarin & Cantonese, complimentary lunch.
Glen Oaks Funeral Home Cemetery
Seminar date & time: April 12, 4PM
Venue: Emerald Chinese Restaurant, 30 Eglington Ave W, Mississauga, ON
Event Highlight: Mandarin & Cantonese, complimentary dinner.
All attendees get a chance to participate in a draw for a lucky prize*.
And there will be free ballots for the $18.8K* draw.
This Ching Ming, honor the past and embrace the future.
Arbor Memorial originated in Canada and has been dedicated to serving the community for nearly 80 years.
From a single cemetery in London, Ontario, Arbor has grown into Canada’s largest privately-owned funeral and cemetery service provider,
continues to reflect the values that matter most to Canadians: family, compassion and respect.
This Ching Ming, let’s Pre-Plan before the rain. For you and your family, please choose Arbor Memorial.
Highland Hills Funeral Home Cemetery
12492 Woodbine Avenue
Markham, ON L0H 1G0
(289) 301-1016
Highland Memory Gardens
33 Memory Gardens Lane
North York, ON M2H 3K4
(416) 800-1471
Glen Oaks Funeral Home Cemetery
3164 Ninth Line
Oakville, Ontario L6H 7A8
(289) 812-4922
[1]https://news.tvbs.com.tw/english/2790113
*Terms and conditions apply. Contact the cemetery office for details.
