Smart-Type 'Saebbit Family Parlor' to Begin Operations on the 6th for Simplified Funeral Services

Suwon Urban Corporation (President Lee Young-in) has established the 'Saebbit Family Parlor' at Yeonhwa Crematorium to simplify family-centered funeral services and alleviate the financial burden caused by the installation of expensive ceremonial altars. In particular, this Saebbit Family Parlor is designed as a smart-type parlor with digital technology applied, a first among all public funeral facilities nationwide.

According to the corporation on the 1st, the 'Saebbit Family Parlor,' which will begin operations on the 6th, has been established in the small parlor on the first floor of the existing Yeonhwa Crematorium funeral hall. It is the smallest parlor within the funeral hall where most family funerals are conducted.

Family funerals are seeing an increasing selection by bereaved families due to family-centered remembrance, reduced number of mourners, and reduced funeral expenses.

In fact, based on 2024 figures, the small parlor's monthly average usage was 2 cases, but as of the first half of this year, it has increased to 4 cases, more than double.

In keeping with changing funeral culture, the corporation improved interior facilities and space, including the installation of sofas, to utilize the existing small parlor as a specialized family funeral parlor.

Additionally, to reduce the financial burden on bereaved families from altar installation costs that run at least approximately 400,000 won, the corporation introduced a video transmission method through monitors. This is the first of its kind among public funeral facilities nationwide.

The corporation previously determined that preemptive response was necessary to accommodate the growing demand for simplified funerals such as family funerals, and from March onwards, pursued discussions with funeral experts and benchmarking efforts.

President Lee Young-in stated, "We proceeded with the Saebbit Family Parlor project to simplify funeral formalities while maintaining the meaning and dignity of commemorating the deceased," adding, "We will spare no effort in leading funeral culture innovation and improving services."