Rest in peace, a phrase from the Latin requiescat in pace, is sometimes used in traditional Christian services and prayers, such as in the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, and Methodist denominations to wish the soul of a decedent eternal rest and peace (Wikipedia)

Around the world on Nov 2, Christians observe All Souls’ Day, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and the Day of the Dead.

This is a dedicated day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of those who have died.

If there is one thing which sets the Kelawai Road Catholic Cemetery in Penang on All Souls’ Day apart from others, it is the care and love displayed to honour and remember their dead.

Step into this private cemetery owned and managed by the Church of the Immaculate Conception Penang, and the level of order, cleanliness and dignity accorded to the dead stand out.

Not a single grave or columbarium niche is forgotten or overlooked, especially on All Souls’ Day.

On normal days, a smiling Hafiz tends to the grounds with well-clipped lawns and tidy paths.

Thanks also to a band of selfless and amazing parishioners, flowers and candles are arranged for placement to honour the dead ahead of Nov 2.

There were many emotional moments today at the cemetery when loved ones were welcomed to a sea of flowers and flickering tea lights at the final resting place of their family members and friends.

The gentle recitation of the rosary as the blessing was under way, lent comfort and a sense of peace to the living.

We each are aware that our days on earth come with an expiration date. But isnt it nice to know that even in death, we will never walk alone in some communities?