LOOK: Mausoleums, humble ‘homes’ for the dead at Manila South Cemetery
Photo by Daphne Galvez
A person’s living status can sometimes be gleaned from the things and gadgets he or she owns. In death, however, one of the signs of a dead person’s status could be his or her final resting place.
At the Manila South Cemetery, a public cemetery, mausoleums stand side by side with inconspicuous crypts even modest “apartments” for the dead.
“Apartment” Photo by Daphne Galvez
Nevertheless, Filipino families aim for one thing for their dearly departed: create a beautiful but mostly “comfortable” place for their beloved to rest. /kga
Photo by Daphne Galvez
Photo by Daphne Galvez
Photo by Daphne Galvez
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