Early this week, a business associate asked if I knew of any photographer who provide funeral photography service. After searching my phone book thoroughly, I couldn’t find a single person who I believe would do it. Actually, I thought, why not? Why is photography limited to the happier (which is itself subjective) events like wedding. Shouldn’t the passing of someone at the right time and age be celebrated too? I wondered if it has anything to do with superstitions? I photographed funerals of my grandparents without much difficulties. I guess the difference might be that they both died at the ripe old age of 95. The difference is also that they are all closely related to me and since I am the better photographer in the family, if I didn’t do it, who will? Would photographers be more ready to accept such commission if they know that the family is relieved despite their loss? Would they be more prepared to shoot the final moments if they know that those images will mean a great deal in helping to remember and celebrate?