Mass Cremation

[MrBrad]

For those interested, this coming Saturday, the 14th, there will be cremation ceremonies for this past year's cadavers from the medical school at Chiang Mai University.  In a typical year the students generally require over 500 donated bodies, and once a year in December the cadavers are cremated at วัดลัฏฐิวัน (พระนอนขอนตาล) Latthiwan Temple (Wat Pra Nawn Kawn Tahn) near Mae Rim.  The preparations are over a 3-day period, with the proper ceremony being on Saturday starting around 8 and continuing into the mid-afternoon.

 

The large temple is located just west of the river and south of the Mae Rim-Mae Jo Highway 1260 bridge.  Access to the temple can be made along Highway 1260 using either the local streets or the now-open entrance to the new Mae Rim Hospital site.  Another option is to come from the south on the road behind the Green Valley golf course.

[Puwa]

Thanks for posting this, Mr B. In many countries, those cadavers would face an unceremonious end. I think it's commendable that their lives and deaths and ultimate service to the practice of medicine are afforded respect and recognition according to local custom. 

[cheeryble]

The respect shown by the med students is the best of Thailand

[metisdead]

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