{"id":3859,"date":"2026-10-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flsgroup.com.my\/2026\/10\/26\/kuantan-monsoon-flood-grave-columbarium-tablet-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T02:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:53:59","slug":"kuantan-monsoon-flood-grave-columbarium-tablet-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flsgroup.com.my\/en\/2026\/10\/23\/kuantan-monsoon-flood-grave-columbarium-tablet-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Monsoon floods and family graves, columbarium niches and ancestral tablets: FLS (\u798f\u7984\u5bff) Kuantan reminds families to put safety first"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Monsoon floods and family graves, columbarium niches and ancestral tablets: FLS (\u798f\u7984\u5bff) Kuantan reminds families to put safety first<\/h1>\n
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KUANTAN \u2014 With the northeast monsoon approaching, FLS (\u798f\u7984\u5bff) Kuantan is reminding families that their own safety comes first during floods. Many families wait until the water has receded and roads are safe before visiting a cemetery or columbarium, and call the cemetery office if they have concerns. At home, many families move their ancestral tablets to higher ground early.<\/p>\n

When is the monsoon flood season in Kuantan?<\/h2>\n

According to past announcements by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the northeast monsoon usually runs from early November to March, with Pahang among the states that see heavy rain in the early phase. The 2025\/2026 monsoon began on 13 November 2025; for the 2026\/2027 season, families can follow MetMalaysia’s latest advisories.<\/p>\n

What can families do if a grave is affected by floods?<\/h2>\n

In short: people first, graves second. A common approach is to wait until the water recedes and roads are safe, take photos, and let the cemetery office assess and arrange any repairs.<\/p>\n

While the water is still high: look after your family<\/h3>\n

During floods, roads and sloping cemetery ground can be unpredictable. Many families stay somewhere safe and contact the cemetery office by phone or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n

After the water recedes: photograph, then call the office<\/h3>\n

Once the water has gone down and roads are open again, families may find these steps useful:<\/p>\n

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  1. Photograph the headstone, grave platform and surroundings.<\/li>\n
  2. Note the plot number or location so the office can find it easily.<\/li>\n
  3. Contact the cemetery office and describe what you saw.<\/li>\n
  4. Let the office assess and arrange repairs, rather than digging or moving the headstone or platform yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Whether to choose an auspicious date or hold a simple prayer before repairs differs from family to family, so many ask their elders or religious advisor.<\/p>\n

    Can a columbarium flood, and can we visit during the monsoon?<\/h2>\n

    That depends on the building’s elevation and drainage. Families can call the columbarium office first instead of travelling in bad weather. Many families postpone visits during heavy rain and go once roads are safe; if a death anniversary or festival falls during this time, some offer incense at home instead.<\/p>\n

    What if the ancestral tablet at home gets wet?<\/h2>\n

    Many families move the ancestral tablet (\u795e\u4e3b\u724c, a wooden plaque bearing an ancestor’s name) to a high, dry place and wipe it gently. Whether it needs to be re-installed or rewritten differs by dialect group, religion and family, so families often ask their elders or religious advisor.<\/p>\n

    Before the floods: simple preparations<\/h3>\n

    Some families in low-lying areas move the tablet, incense burner and photos of their loved ones to a higher place before the monsoon. Others photograph the writing on the tablet, as a record in case it ever needs rewriting.<\/p>\n

    After it gets wet: common approaches<\/h3>\n

    A common approach is to place the tablet somewhere cool and airy and gently blot it dry. Some families avoid direct sun, out of concern that the wood may warp. Whether to invite a religious master to re-install or rewrite it is something many families decide together with their elders.<\/p>\n

    What do the new government guidelines say?<\/h2>\n

    In June 2026, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming told Parliament that the national planning guideline being drafted for non-Muslim cemeteries, crematoria and columbaria will require sites to avoid flood-prone and landslide-prone areas. The guideline is still being drafted, and its final content will be as published by the government.<\/p>\n

    Practical tips before the monsoon<\/h2>\n
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    • Save the phone numbers of the cemetery and columbarium offices.<\/li>\n
    • Keep the plot or niche number and location photos.<\/li>\n
    • Check MetMalaysia warnings and road conditions before a visit.<\/li>\n
    • Leave some flexibility in year-end plans for visits, grave repairs or tablet installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      In summary<\/h2>\n

      Staying safe, checking after the water recedes and phoning first is what many families do; how to handle tablets and graves afterwards is for each family to decide according to its own customs and faith.<\/p>\n

      Families with questions can WhatsApp +60 12-960 2222.<\/p>\n

      About FLS (\u798f\u7984\u5bff) Kuantan:<\/strong> Founded in Kuantan, Pahang in 1963 and run by three generations of the same family, FLS provides cemetery plots, columbarium niches, ancestral tablets, funeral services and pre-planning. Its 48-acre FLS Life Park in Gambang sits on permanent title. Website: flsgroup.com.my | Hotline\/WhatsApp: +60 12-960 2222<\/p>\n

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      Quick answers<\/h2>\n
      \nWhen is the monsoon flood season in Kuantan?<\/summary>\n

      According to past announcements by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the northeast monsoon usually runs from early November to March, and Pahang is among the states that see heavy rain in the early phase. The 2025\/2026 monsoon began on 13 November 2025. Exact dates for each season follow MetMalaysia’s official announcements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

      \nWhat can families do if a grave is affected by floods?<\/summary>\n

      Many families wait until the water has receded and roads are safe before visiting. A common approach is to photograph the headstone, grave platform and surroundings, then contact the cemetery office so it can assess and arrange any repairs. Families with loved ones resting with FLS (\u798f\u7984\u5bff) Kuantan can WhatsApp +60 12-960 2222.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

      \nWhat can we do if our ancestral tablet gets wet?<\/summary>\n

      Many families first move the ancestral tablet (\u795e\u4e3b\u724c) to a high, dry place and wipe it gently with a dry cloth. Whether it needs to be re-installed or rewritten differs by dialect group, religion and family, so families often ask their elders or religious advisor before deciding.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

      \nCan we visit a columbarium during the flood season?<\/summary>\n

      Many families postpone visits during heavy rain or floods and go once the weather improves and roads are safe. Whether a columbarium is affected depends on the building’s elevation and drainage, so families can call the columbarium office first to ask about conditions before travelling.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n