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Kolkata sculptor turns grief into lifelike memorial statues for families

Business
Published on 24 April 2026
Kolkata sculptor turns grief into lifelike memorial statues for families

A full sized replica made in stone

In Kolkata, a sculptor is building lifelike memorial statues of departed family members, creating detailed, full-size replicas that families commission at significant cost. The niche business blends art and remembrance, turning personal grief into a lasting, tangible tribute and pointing to a growing market for memorialization services.

  • A Kolkata sculptor makes lifelike statues of loved ones
  • Families commission full-size replicas as memorial keepsakes
  • The service merges art with enduring remembrance
  • It reflects demand for new memorialization options
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