What Happens After Someone Dies Alone? | Dead Alone In Singapore - Part 2/3 | Full Episode

Trauma cleaner Rahman Razali meets a new client - Bobby. Bobby’s distant aunt died alone and was undiscovered for a few days. After her home has been thoroughly disinfected, Bobby searches for clues about how to settle his aunt’s affairs - and makes some surprising discoveries about a woman he hardly knew.
Meanwhile, eldercare programme executive Linda Tan receives an urgent request for assistance with the funeral of a complete stranger. An elderly man with no next-of-kin was found dead in a public toilet. Linda knows nothing about this man. Can she give him a respectful farewell?
As he deals with an increasing number of funerals for the lonely dead, 26-year-old funeral director Jack Lee finds himself grappling with his feelings about dying - and living - alone. What
will he choose to do to raise awareness about an unfortunate phenomenon?
In Part 2 of this series, afterlife service providers show us what it takes to put the lonely dead to rest - regardless of faith and financial status.
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About the show: Lonely death looks to be a growing phenomenon here in Singapore. We speak to those living alone, to those impact by such tragic deaths and those who deal with the aftermath of theses deaths.
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[@jacksprat73]

CNA, I want to applaud you for doing a series about lonely deaths and shedding light on the issues and the people who do the very difficult but critically important work that comes with each death in the community, be it the cleaning up or helping to take care of their last rites/funeral etc. I'm very very heartened to know we have such caring, kind and compassionate people in Singapore to help those who have passed on, on their own. Thank you very much to all of you for all that you do because it must not be easy on you.

[@feeyawn]

I noticed that there haven't been many comments about Marie. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to her. Coming to a foreign land and helping our fellow Singaporeans is truly commendable. It's even more noteworthy than what many Singaporeans do. Thank you, Marie, for stepping up beyond nationalities to help Uncle Peter. May you be blessed with health and happiness 🫡

[@funwithrandom360]

Indeed, she’s a godsend and an inspiration

[@moonrei69]

Shows what kind of a person she is to be willing to befriend and help a stranger despite the age, social status and race differences etc.

[@tea98988]

My admiration for the volunteers; especially the founder and d the lady who have so much compassion to do this for total strangers who died alone.

[@user-uk7ik1sj8m]

Marie, you are an angel in helping uncle Peter who has no family in his last journey to meet his maker.

[@amazingrace238]

Thank you Cheng Hong volunteers for all the work you do. ❤

[@celestialstar124]

Can i request you to send some prayers to these kind volunteers? A big thank you isn't enough. I pray that all those volunteers are blessed with good health and a happy life.

[@yongwilson929]

Dying alone is my biggest fear, and I live in Hawaii. What you folks are doing to help is God send. No one should die alone especially with all the communication available. God bless

[@chenyinmei6466]

I remembered when I was a young nursing aide in an old age home. I sent an elderly off..all the way to the grave yard..it felt good. That was the only time needed. Thankfully my two years there..all who passed on..had relatives to take them away! I myself am in my sixties now! Feeling good also. May all have a good day

[@celestialstar124]

Sadly i cannot feel good as long as a life is lost. I am still learning to be less attached to the cases i handle. I hope some day i can be like you, understand that i should be feeling good for helping those in need.

[@Pushkin62]

The volunteers from Cheng Hong are truly amazing by going out of their way to see the lonely elderly off on their last journey. Jack Lee of Affinity Funeral Directors is taking on a trade which few people of his generation would consider.

[@user-fd7rj9zm3j]

Although Buddhism welfare, made great sacrifice to associate lesser to religion so as to reach out to people regardless of race and religion. It offers help even one is not a follower or believer . Rare and uncommon in Singapore. 🇸🇬 A true Buddhism spirit 大爱❤。

[@iamluqmanhakeem]

Thank you CNA for sharing this. Indeed heartbreaking 😢

[@muaykee2987]

What a definitive documentary.,....Must be awarded😊

[@Bagellatte]

I dont mind to die alone neither do i wish to live long. As a healthcare worker i have seen many patients regretted living well. Living life FULLY while alive is more important than dying. Death is part of living and we donno when will we go or who is around us when we go. Rip to the deceased. It is very inportant to do Advanced care planning when one is still sane and healthy so that should they pass on, the family members will know what to do and what the deceased wish for.

[@classiccasualgaming]

Singles do not have any decendant to pass their message. Don't think everybody will get married. Some singles grow old and die alone.

[@wendybrierley5412]

Yes, I totally agree with you, living well when we are here. Planning is very important. I only want a very simple send off.

[@tsukijiisabashi9725]

​@@classiccasualgamingthe money and house go to where? Government?

[@heyqaqa]

Thanks for the valuable content 😢 Thanks to all the volunteers..

[@user-hk7zh3mc2o]

Marie, may you be blessed for all your kindness!❤ I would like to thank all the staff and volunteers of Cheng Hong for their compassion! Thank you for making the last journey of the deceased a decent and proper one! ❤

[@insandhaif]

These volunteers are doing a very NOBLE JOB....KUDOS TO THEM! 👏👏❤❤❤

[@yapsweeleng]

Well done 👏 CNA! Another great documentary to raise awareness among us. Thanks to volunteers and you have my highest respect 🫡 ….. 🙏

[@evannewu]

All the loneliness and physical pain is over now. They are in a happier place now and i wish they will have a fulfilling and happier next life.

[@ownthegame3]

amazing series showing a side of Singapore that we may not know kudos to the volunteers and people working! amazing! the deceased did no wrong dying alone or with a smell due to decomposing ---they deserve the respect for a dignified send off... 🙏🙏🙏

[@SutirmasHarjono-qz5ki]

Blessings to those helping the elderly and provide assistance to those who have passed, ure all angel's on earth...

[@Kelvin-oq1rp]

Thanks for the aids of compassion by all volunteers involved... A great example of the bodhisattva practice 🙏

[@kpof5567]

This documentary was far more terrifying and heartbreaking that all the true crime pod/vodcasts I've listened to.

[@tenzingdhaselbhutia7753]

Thank you very much for your selfless service to mankind especially the last respect given to our elderly 🙏

[@chilliking-h6z]

This is a good documentary.

[@bobafett5757]

*Excellent and informative episode*

[@celestialstar124]

After watching this video, i hope those people with relatives they haven't keep in contact for some time can make the initiative to contact them.

[@monkeyguy80]

Nice informative Vid 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@poohschan653]

Kudos to Cheng Hong! It was heartwarming to see their volunteers sending off the deceased on their last journeys.

[@nanayue5388]

It makes me rethinking what is the purpose of life.

[@james33457]

Semoga mereka2 yg telah membantu di dalam pengurusan jenazah ini di berikan rezeki yang luas serta di panjangkan umur and to the sukarela worker hooe u all have a good life and good person kind of u all god bless u all 👍👍👍👍

[@lotus108able]

unsung heroes 🙏

[@nadyahutangalong1371]

bless those who volunteer to help out…those who just know hw to talk shits, come n be a volunteer, who knows u might be 1 of those in the q dying alone..

[@robintan4471]

Love yourself and live freely

[@daffodilstang5292]

My daily prayers go out to all these good Samaritans n that French lady who are helping our neighbors in need n those who have died alone, n giving them a decent funeral for the lonely. May GOD bless all of you for your good0 deeds.✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏 Praying daily for all the deceased, may they RIP.✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏 Thank you CNA for this sad episodes of our aging society. Hope our govt will help communities to get together n bring respect, love, joyful neighborly events to bring neigbors together n help each other. Nowadays, time0s are more difficult n we need to stop being arrogant n proud, but be respectful of others, n show compassion to all big n small, young n old. Afterall, we will all grow old n die someday, so it's good to treat others like you would want others to treat you good.🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@user-fd7rj9zm3j]

One of the rare uncommon welfare organisation whom has done a lot throughout the years for anyone . If not for this documentary perhaps nobody actually knew its existence except the beneficiaries and patrons. It has came long way first founded from Cheng Hong Siang Tng Temple. Yes it is Buddhism welfare society. But because to practise the sacred teachings of Song Dafeng to help others. They consolidate all programmes and resources to emerge as Cheng Hong welfare society and deciding to not mentioning too much on religion. This is to reach out to more needy people regardless of RACE and RELIGION, an important decision for closeness and true equality love, A selfless act of 大爱。 It don’t require one to be a Buddhist to seek help and certainly not to be one as a prospect, everyone is equal and respected for what they are who they were. It doesn’t matter. if everyone would kindly donate or volunteers , it would really do practical good to those in need . As I am grateful to be a Singaporean, I am proud as a Chinese and Buddhist who follow the teachings of Buddhism and Chinese cultural traditions to help others regardless of their race, language and religion. 🙏

[@beautifuldurian]

Superb documentary 👍🏼.

[@RamlahAwang-f6b]

So scary so sad😭maybe elderly don't want to burden to anyone

[@eddiechoy5160]

Indeed, we can learn from this episode ie everyone should have a Will. Just look at Bobby he was so grateful that he found a Will.

[@wendybrierley5412]

Even with a will, dying alone can still happen. These people are doing such a good job caring.

[@eddiechoy5160]

​@@wendybrierley5412 OIC, my bad. I was actually referring to the document.

[@susantan3242]

God bless Cheng Hong for their honorable service to help those who die alone. It's truly admirable and I'm sure deeply appreciated by eldelies who live n die alone.

[@user-fd7rj9zm3j]

The teachings of Buddhism . 大爱

[@walkerman9786]

Recognise Uncle Peter from the photo card. Haven’t seen him in a long time and sad to hear this news, always see him around the Robertson Quay area selling tissue papers. Glad that there is such an organisation helping the less fortunate.

[@celestialstar124]

When i save up much more money and i grew older. I really hope I can contribute to help those who die alone like setting a team of workers to attend to them. Sadly i am not prepared to handle with body at age 30s now. I haven't have the courage yet. I highly respect those people who choose to be undertaker for charity to help the poor. Even those who are willing to do it for very small fee. I am so grateful to know of multiple such kind souls too.

[@DayrusBPB]

Don't we all? Unless there's a cult of people who arranged to end it all at the same time together... There's voluntary loneliness and then there's involuntary loneliness/thwarted belongingness.

[@aliceastoria6150]

Nice video. Would be more heartwarming with a more soothing background music. Current one like horror movie!

[@faisalahmed6482]

That's a very sad culture of leaving your old parents or relative to live alone .. The people who brought you up, you throw them in a age when actually they need you most..

[@Faryance]

That's why two is better than one. It means having someone to live with you is the happiest things rather than live alone.

[@Jeb9221]

Appreciate this series and all that Cheng Hong staff/volunteers are doing to help the deceased have a dignified send-off. May I suggest for Cheng Hong staff/volunteers to carry a pair of gloves, in case you need to handle the belongings of the deceased? This is to protect yourselves as there may be bodily fluids on the items. Unfortunately, as our nation grows more developed, more people are becoming isolated. I'm afraid I will be one of those people who might die alone. I am not old yet but would like to draft a Will, in case anything happens. It's difficult because I have pets and I worry about what will become of them should something happen to me. I have neither family nor close friends.

[@Jearvill]

Please advise those currently staying alone do not just stay alone. They do not want to be in the situation body is only found 2 weeks later. There could still be a chance to save if found fainted on the same day. At least rent out 1 room. It may be tough finding nice tenant but worth the trouble.

[@karunasubba8418]

MARIE INCLUDING ALL THE TEAM ( ALL RELEGION) MY SALUTE. 😊😊😊 🙏🙏🙏 CLEANING team too.

[@celestialstar124]

Indeed a fall is extremely dangerous for all elderly. May my fellow Singaporean be nice and try to help all the elders who happen to fall near by you. Remind me of China social media video of no one willing to help the fallen seniors.

[@annieteo7169]

I wonder Cheng Ho welfare services is able to provude free services?? I meant they need to pay their staffs, office rent and company expenese?? And they are not part in the beneficiaries under charity umbrella..

[@ezekielk.3629]

They definitely have backing from investors and beneficiary

[@lglol5144]

Thank you for sharing! So that I’m prepared to die hoping on my 38 birthday as I have no faith in love 😊so I’m going to die alone hoping someone else will notice and clear my body ✌🏻🙏🏼

[@Bucketstar263]

watching this is so sad :((((((((

[@evannewu]

Wow he is so matured at 26 37:55

[@amk577]

Amitabha🙏🙏🙏

[@MyMrGreedy]

We will have to gather all the data and find soulful solutions, like an agency to have someone live with them, partner with job agencies, social networks, and so forth. Not just Singapore, Japan, South Korean, even Western Countries.

[@cathhl2440]

There are… it’s not easy because some prefer to be one their own. Alone.

[@ZQQHello1919rty]

Maybe sensored/monitoring watch is mandatory for elderly living alone😞

[@OhWangJing]

why using spooky bgm?

[@frhnrsd]

me in 30 years

[@tankman20064]

It's call Karma

[@lowlan1944]

Who are you to comment such uncalled comment. You know what is karma not. Don’t end up karma fall on you. Then see who is the last one standing.

[@annietoh3857]

V sad 😂 & 77 is young. Singles r increasing in spore.

[@1stfiller696]

This is feeling really i am... All alone 25sqm trying to independent on my 27th n keep goin

[@jessicaregina1956]

Why dont u take a long walk off a short pier.

[@yogashreeeee9809]

@@jessicaregina1956 Why do you find the need to be so cruel? You've made such an unnecessary comment

[@jessicaregina1956]

@@1stfiller696 🤣

[@susantan3242]

Definitely the number of elderlies dying alone will rise significantly especially in e next 10-20 years when my baby boomer generation will be in our 70s n 80s. Not enough is being done to help elderlies to inform someone when they are in danger before dying. We need a type of monitoring system by what's app where if an elderly doesn't 'check in' by what's app, e authorities or organization will call elderly, if no answer, then someone must go to the home of e elderly to check. I'm sure this digital service can be invented easily n offered to elderlies so some organization can be alerted when the elderly don't check in digitally. So at least the body is discovered within a day or two n not a few weeks which will inconvenience the neighbors. This will affect me directly as I'm an elderly single lady living alone w no children n not close to family members n few friends. I always hope that I will die in hospital n not at home. I don't want my decomposing body to inconvenience my neighbors n other ppl.

[@vinnysing1324]

This is Taoist/ Ancestors worshipping Rituals; putting paper money in coffin for the decreased is NOT mainstream Buddhist practice.

[@user-fd7rj9zm3j]

Are you talking on the differences of Taoism and Buddhism ? Both are different in terms of rituals. 道与佛之。

[@John-kv2ec]

That’s what you get when you make a hyper competitive society that focus an money

[@user-hj7uc4mu7r]

I don't get it. For people who want to return to the Maker, why put a body in a wooden coffin which is, in turn, put in a concrete hole?

[@annietoh3857]

V sad 😂

[@tankman20064]

Lucky liao lor. Other countries hor. They die inside house. Maybe 1 year later then find out.

[@deebusoh9023]

Dink pls take note ..

[@justinzy5]

Sad to know that only foreigner willing to help and be friends with our local uncle that living alone and willing to claim the body. What our gov doing ? There will be more and more elderly when the population Aging fast.

[@user-pk9fm4zh1g]

I not scare to die. I am failing in love with my dead. I know what to do to die in pease. I don’t want to life for to long. Is nothing to look for.. to die is freedom.

[@kenanderson100]

omg! please reduce those sound effects

[@user-pw3if8jh4z]

As a muslim man, i deserve to have one basic need met - LOVE. Its ok if this meant to be. Ill remain unmarried till the end lonely with no one to see me go. Sad and cruel world

[@wish1118]

So find some one who loves you more than you love her. That's the way marriage survive. Please don't miss the opportunity to find happiness.

[@Koekie5616]

27:42 Did something move under the cloth? 😰😰😰

[@kengleetan63]

What happen after that? The kins, relatives , you got and never came to see you or know you existed then....suddenly make a appearance to lay whatever claim on any estate that gets left behind with or without a Will. This is the reality. Both the rich or the poor who dies, gets the same issue. This is what 99.999995% of humans are. Especially in a VERY EXPENSIVE COUNTRY LIKE YOURS!😆😆

[@tankman20064]

Sure got WILL one lah. BUT got money bo ? Got money all come. No money. COCKroach come lor.

[@kengleetan63]

@@tankman20064 ...most of these folks are surviving on 'vouchers'. Where bother with Will? Vouchers only this yr only hor and you know why. Die already left nothing but that HDB. The vultures which are their kins, never seen when these lonely folks are alive...then make a sudden ...appearance!😆😆😆

[@tankman20064]

@@kengleetan63 They come here for gathering one. Not to sad. Like you need an excuse for gathering mah. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. In fact come for celebration. Sometimes it's karma leh. Alive time very bad. All come celebration

[@kengleetan63]

@@tankman20064 ....world most expensive place.....one HDB however small left over, the vultures would gather for 'celebration'!... most of these going to DIE ALONE, are in denial till the very end of the inevitable. Guess when they were alive, everyone did not 'know' or care about their existence!

[@nadyahutangalong1371]

@@kengleetan63not most yet, u shud look hongkong n japan

[@kakegurui524]

After someone d.. alone the government they will take all their money😅

[@RamlahAwang-f6b]

When you are seniors you are useless, no more related to everyone😂

[@RamlahAwang-f6b]

😭

[@tankman20064]

Welcome to Karma

[@tankman20064]

How come got SPECIAL PASS FT in Singapore one ? Their embassy there ? Their country leh. No one bother ? Come to Singapore ?

[@Jwalker0075]

What is the PAP govt doing and busy counting money…

[@nokianokiatan]

39.38 U made the sound for ? since U and your whole family totally not close to her, what made u have the right to open up her thing in public ?? U take this episode is for what reason? 人在做天在看

[@eddiechoy5160]

Truly 人在做天在看, but ultimately their intentions are not evil. Neither did they sin against the deceased.

[@musirikrishnaswamy7670]

That Muslim guy kept saying that ‘No Muslim should die alone. Every Muslim must be taken care of Muslim need a decent burial’ as if others don’t deserve it, while others talked about all as humans. Why this selfish ego?

[@helen661]

He says that way cause he's in charge of muslim burials and answering questions given by CNA in their Muslim burials perspective, they can also do Muslim burials. If CNA interview a taoist or hindu priests, they will also say the same for their own religions. Cheng Hong handles all death of any religion so that why you hear them talking about all religion.

[@Timholle]

In land scarcity Singapore, Muslims are the only ones who can do land burial. Others all have to be cremated/sea burial without a choice. Yet some of them like saying they’re treated badly/oppressed :(

[@Timholle]

In land scarcity Singapore, Muslims are the only ones who can do land burial. Others all have to be cremated/sea burial without a choice. Yet some of them like saying they’re treated badly/oppressed :(

[@cathhl2440]

😒 He’s just speaking as a Muslim. Nothing wrong and nothing to do with ego. Sheesh… why so sensitive.

[@pyteechristine]

I'm pretty sure he didn't mean others don't deserve it.

[@lastChang]

Singapore 🇸🇬 used to be an okay country. But it's now as horrible as China 🇨🇳.

[@hell0h0bbit]

China is not horrible. Have you even visited the states or any third world country? Don't be a shallow frog in a well.

[@kene4478]

??? have you ever been in China?

[@nimzpefa2818]

Singapore is horrible now? Care to explain further? Or is it bcos there are old folks dying alone? This won’t happen in other countries, you mean? You need to travel out more!

[@shahwirashahwira9751]

Tats why when u young go n get married, have as many kids as possible....dont be sellfish n live alone. Now loook what happen...

[@AnonymousTruthTeller]

Not true, there are some with 8 kids and all 8 die before them and then they die alone also. Or all 8 kids never even bother to visit or call and then the elderly will die alone also. Have kids or no kid, it's whether the kid visit the parent or not. 😢

[@zuhaloverrr]

a man saying that? hahahah try giving birth and go through the pain💀💀

[@lowlan1944]

True I even encountered some end up divorced, or even married with children do you really think nowadays kids will take care of the parent. Why nowadays some elderly know they have to be independent on themselves even they might have kids.

[@eddiechoy5160]

Why bring more children into this world to suffer? We are screwed up enough already...

[@camelcamel6444]

我们的国家是有人情味的👍🏼👍🏼，善心人士功德无量👍🏼👍🏼。

[@ceejaydeesoozaa]

MOST OF THE STUFF CNA PUTS OUT IS UTTER RUBBISH AND CLICHE. THIS SERIES ON THE OTHER HAND... VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING+UNIQUE. HOPE TO SEE MORE SERIES OF THIS CALIBRE SOON