The baby was born in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake and given to the flames of Buddhist funeral rites two days later, too young to have been named. The child's pregnant mother was knocked ...

In some Asian cultures, those who deal with the dead are regarded as outcasts, on the margins of society. But Nay Htet Lin said it was “noble work.” “We are doing what other people cannot,” he said.

Mandalay (Myanmar) (AFP) – The baby was born in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake and given to the flames of Buddhist funeral rites two days later, too young to have been named. The child's ...

But Nay Htet Lin told AFP it was "noble work". "We are doing what other people cannot," he said. "We will have a good next life." One 15-year veteran crematorium staffer had no regrets over his choice ...