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New national funeral home to be built in Hanoi

A ceremony to announce a project on the construction of a new national funeral home was held in Hanoi on March 15.
New national funeral home to be built in Hanoi ảnh 1Illustrative Image (Source :VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony to announce a project on the construction of a new national funeral home was held by the Ministry of Construction in collaboration with the Hanoi People’s Committee in the capital city on March 15.

Covering on an area of 13.5 ha, the new funeral home will be located in Song Phuong commune, Hoai Duc district, aiming to honor ceremonies at State and high level obsequies.

Functional areas and architectural space will ensure State funeral ceremonial activities conform to the regional landscape, while representing gratefulness and honoring those who served.

The new funeral home’s main works, constructed using environmentally friendly materials, will consist of two to three floor buildings which will be familiar to the spiritual culture and beliefs of people.-VNA

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