The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
By Isabella E. Cuartero
The business of dying often raises serious concerns among family members. One of the most pressing issues facing those left behind is the choice of funeral service. More often than not, Filipino families don’t plan ahead and refuse to look at death straight in the eye.
A recent visit to a celebrated funeral home along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City changed our perspective about life and death.
Celebrating its 75th founding anniversary, Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes, Inc. (CFHI) continues to set the benchmark for premium funeral care in the Philippines. Its chapels and facilities offer the comfort and elegance of a five-star hotel, creating a serene environment for families to honor their loved ones.
For decades, CFHI has served thousands of families with compassion, dignity, and professionalism. Its beautifully designed facilities and highly trained funeral care professionals ensure every farewell is handled with exceptional care and respect.
At the helm is Renato “Oly” Dychangco Jr., Chief Executive Officer of CFHI. The company was founded in Cebu in 1948 by his father, Renato Dychangco Sr., while the family’s legacy in funeral service traces back to 1914, when Oly’s grandmother, Julita Dychangco, established Punerarya Popular in Laguna.
That legacy continues with the next generation. Among Oly’s five daughters—Kate, twins Sasa and Lala, Holly, and Crystel—the twins chose to build careers in funeral service. Sasa specialized in mortuary management, with expertise in embalming, restorative care, and cosmetic preparation, while Lala pursued funeral management, focusing on the business and operational side of the industry.
For families who choose cremation, CFHI offers five-star, eco-friendly facilities equipped with state-of-the-art, hydrogen-powered cremators. Its comprehensive packages include the cremation process, pet cremation services, and a choice of locally made or imported urns.
CFHI also offers a wide selection of caskets sourced from the United States, China, and local manufacturers. Its urn collection includes handcrafted pieces from Romblon as well as imported designs from Italy, India, and other countries, giving families a range of options to suit their preferences.