'By cracking, the light gets in.'

 ~ Lana Del Rey from 'Kintsugi', Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd (2023)

Losing a loved one is arguably the most heartbreaking thing anyone could experience. Despite the hardships of dealing with loss, it teaches us the significance of grief and to cherish the people we care deeply about. This final resting place takes elements from Hong Kong's Gardens of Remembrance and specializes in providing designated green spaces reserved for specific people, from an individual to an entire family. For mourners who cannot afford to bury their loved ones in traditional graves but still wish to pay respects after their passing, they can opt to scatter their ashes in a miniature garden of their own that can be planted to their liking, like choosing to plant specific flowers that holds a special meaning. The garden's layout and form resemble a shattered surface, highlighting the pain of grief. All of us experience or will experience loss at some point in our lives. It is important to open up to others about the struggle of dealing with loss, and if not immediately, we eventually crack open. That is how the light gets in. No matter how long it takes to let go, sharing our grief and being there for others is the ultimate way to heal from loss. Grief is simply a sign of love persevering, and I hope for this garden to help comfort people who are having a hard time processing grief by knowing many people feel the same way.