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Beijing's All-Female Cremation Team Defies Gender Stereotypes

4/17/2026

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At Beijing's Babaoshan Funeral Home, the Fire Roses are an all-female cremation team formed in 2022 and comprising five women averaging 28 years old.
The team works in extreme heat and performs cremations with precision.
Yun Xiaolin, the first member of the Fire Roses, shifted from a cabin crew program to studying funeral services after her grandfather's death.
The team challenges gender stereotypes and shows resilience in their unique profession.

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Story summary

At Beijing's Babaoshan Funeral Home, the Fire Roses are an all-female cremation team formed in 2022 and comprising five women averaging 28 years old.
The team works in extreme heat and performs cremations with precision.
Yun Xiaolin, the first member of the Fire Roses, shifted from a cabin crew program to studying funeral services after her grandfather's death.
The team challenges gender stereotypes and shows resilience in their unique profession.