The Ceremony of the Unclaimed Dead, held every year in December, provides a compassionate opportunity for the community to pay their respects to individuals who passed away, many during the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony is presided over by local faith leaders, who lead prayers including the Lord’s Prayer in various languages, representing diverse religious traditions.

This annual event, open to the public, honors the sanctity of the burial grounds with the presence of dignitaries, religious leaders, and media representatives. The ceremony will also be livestreamed, allowing the broader community to remotely pay their respects to the deceased.