More women become funeral undertakers in South Korea as female taboos surrounding death fade
  • 3 years ago
A growing number of South Korean women are training to become funeral undertakers, a field from which they had long been excluded. The recent deaths of several female celebrities, and growing public attention about sex crimes against women, have helped give rise to the change. More families reportedly now prefer a female undertaker to manage final farewells for grandmothers, mothers and daughters. If you are having suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, help is available. For Hong Kong…