Honorable Mention TIFA 2025 Editorial / Photo Essay

Mortuary Restorative Artist

  • Photographer
    Chia-Ho Hung
  • Agency / Studio
    Yu Shin Film Studio
  • Photo Date
    2024/07//01

In traditional Taiwanese beliefs, the body should remain whole after death. Mortuary Restorative Artist take on the sacred task of restoring the deceased—repairing, applying makeup, and dressing them with care. It’s a quiet, mysterious profession, yet deeply meaningful in Taiwanese society.

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