This farewell ceremony isn't like a regular memorial; it's much simpler in form, all in accordance with Mr. Song's will. Otherwise, according to Song Yun's wishes, the flags inside the red walls would have been lowered, which would have been more befitting of Second Grandpa's status.
The farewell ceremony lasted a long time, during which Xu Hongxing and other high-ranking officials from Sunan came to the hall to pay their last respects to Mr. Song. The entire Song Family residence was enveloped in a sense of sorrow.
The ceremony continued until evening, when the body was sent to the crematorium at an auspicious time selected by an unknown someone.
The crematorium, located in the suburbs, was reached with a convoy leading the way, and the entire procession appeared very solemn, with security tight along the way. Although Mr. Song's passing wasn't widely reported, the ceremony was conducted with the same respect usually reserved for top officials.
