Choa Chu Kang Columbarium

Choa Chu Kang Columbarium

Coordinates: 1°22′27″N 103°41′11″E / 1.37417°N 103.68639°E / 1.37417; 103.68639 The Choa Chu Kang Columbarium is located within the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Complex, in Singapore. It houses some 147,000 niches spread over 18 four-storey blocks. It was designed to be a place of peace for the departed and solace for those who visit to pay respect to their deceased loved ones.

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