Suwon Ilbo Crematory Phase 2 Facility Improvement Project Underway for Seunghwawon Remodeling

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Phase 2 of the facility improvement project for Suwon Ilbo Crematory, operated by Suwon Urban Development Corporation, is moving into full swing.

According to Suwon Urban Development Corporation on the 23rd, Phase 2 of the crematory facility improvement project involves remodeling of Seunghwawon, the cremation facility, and new construction of Bonganeun Culture Hall, an indoor memorial space.

The newly constructed Bonganeun·Culture Hall will be built on an area of 3,090 square meters in a three-story above-ground structure adjacent to the Memorial House.

Inside the indoor enshrinement facility, enshrinement halls (18 units) capable of enshrining approximately 20,000 urns, four ritual halls, a cultural education room, and a funeral culture exhibition hall will be constructed.

In addition, the Seunghwawon remodeling project will involve interior work on the outdated lobby, incense halls, and information desks.

The project period will last four months from the 23rd through the end of December this year.

During the construction period, cremation services will operate normally; however, the incense halls (8 units), which serve as waiting areas for bereaved families during cremation, will be closed.

Meanwhile, Suwon Urban Development Corporation plans to minimize inconvenience to bereaved families by installing an external temporary waiting area during the incense hall closure and conducting cremation information announcements.

The corporation previously completed Phase 1 of the project in June, which involved remodeling of the funeral hall and new construction of an indoor ritual hall.

President Lee Sang-hu stated, "We will complete the Phase 2 facility improvement project safely and successfully to establish ourselves as a funeral facility providing the best service in the Seoul metropolitan area," and added, "We will do our best to minimize inconvenience to bereaved families during the construction period."