Home for Ashes: Fear Grips Residents in Taishan Apartment Complex Where Coffin Rooms Are Suspected

In Taishan, a residential area in Guangdong, a neighborhood reportedly has a large number of rooms used for storing ashes, causing fear among residents. On the Double Ninth Festival, nearby residents discovered several shopfronts with closed doors and alleged that they were being used for such purposes. The local town government stated that after investigation, the claims were found to be false, and the police are still investigating.

A residential area in Taishan, Guangdong, reportedly has a large number of rooms used for storing ashes, causing fear among residents.

Complex Situation

Recently, a residential area in Taishan, Guangdong, has been subjected to a series of eerie circumstances that have alarmed its residents: A few individuals purchased 6 to 10 shops in the community and conducted renovations, but these shops remained closed for long periods. It was not until the Double Ninth Festival when more residents discovered peculiar signs inside the shops, suggesting they might be used for storing ashes. Despite the town government and relevant authorities asserting that everything is normal, many residents have been voicing their concerns and assemble at the entrance of the buildings, creating a tense atmosphere.

Background Insight

Storing ashes is a crucial part of funeral services, but in some regions, there is a shortage of suitable locations for this purpose. Similar situations have been reported in Taiwan, where some communities have had to resort to unconventional locations such as old warehouses or underground spaces to accommodate ashes. The fear of these