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CNA
12-05-2025
- General
- CNA
Money Talks Podcast: Breaking down funeral costs in Singapore
Planning a funeral can be a deeply emotional experience - but it can also come with significant financial costs. Andrea Heng speaks with Ang Ziqian, vice-president of the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore and managing director of Ang Chin Moh Funeral Directors, on the costs and logistics of planning for a funeral. Here is an excerpt of the conversation: Andrea Heng, host: What happens when customers are not satisfied with the services rendered by a funeral company? Can they get a refund? Can they renegotiate terms? Ang Ziqian, Association of Funeral Directors Singapore: I would always say that families have to make a very good call on how they choose a funeral director. Choose someone who is reputable … that's important. So take the time to do the evaluation, do the planning in advance and not when the death has already occurred, because the family will not have the time, space or even the mood to do so. So do it in advance. The best way to do funeral planning is when we are healthy and still mentally sound. If I'm doing the pre-planning for myself, I'm able to express my wishes. My wishes (may) change every three to five years, and this is where I'll need to speak to (and update) my preferred funeral director. (Or) something in the family has changed (and) I want to change my wishes. So it's (about) building a relationship with your funeral director. I think that's very important. It's not to the point where I've passed on, and I have no way of having my wishes carried out. Andrea: Would you have any last piece of advice, that quick pitch, for why we should perhaps think about planning our funerals early? Ziqian: As a funeral director, I've served thousands of families. So what I do notice is when the loved one actually shared their wishes, and the ones left behind carry out those wishes, you can see that immense satisfaction.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Big Russell Westbrook Announcement Made Amid Nuggets-OKC Thunder Series
Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook has made an announcement on his social media. Amid the ongoing second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook has launched an AI-driven startup, Eazewell, along with former NBA All-Star Kemba Walker and longtime friend Donnell Beverly Jr. Reflecting on their struggles to find purpose amidst personal pain, Beverly and Westbrook came up with the idea for Eazewell. The tragic loss of their high school peer, Khelcey Barrs III, due to an enlarged heart, continues to impact both Westbrook and Beverly. Advertisement Beverly faced additional challenges with the death of both his parents, which added unprecedented mental strain when combined with the emotional realities of funeral planning. It was these circumstances that drove the trio to design a solution that helps people during difficult times in a genuinely supportive manner. The goal of the startup is to use AI technology to automate and alleviate the logistical burden, paperwork and financial planning associated with funerals, thus simplifying and modernizing the often stressful experience of mourning and funeral planning. It has been revealed that the platform has already been utilized by over 1,000 families during its beta phase, demonstrating its potential to transform the funeral planning industry. As far as the playoff series against the Thunder is concerned, Westbrook played a pivotal role in the Nuggets' victory over the Thunder in Game 1. Coming off the bench, he contributed 18 points and delivered the decisive assist to Aaron Gordon, who nailed the game-winning 3-pointer with just 2.8 seconds remaining. OKC bounced back in Game 2, defeating the Nuggets 149-106 to even the series 1-1. Game 3 is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on Friday on ESPN as the series shifts to Denver.
