Madam Cheng Kao Shin (Block 4, Division A ) whose tomb is beside Mr Sun Si Ting (of the Tai Thean Khew Circus) is the mother of Cheng Chang Fu, who broke off with Sun Si Ting of Tai Thean Kew Circus to start his own Cheng Chang Fu Circus. Madam Cheng Kao Shin was remembered as a lady of great kindness who gave free tickets to children who cannot afford to see the circus then. As Sun Si Ting and Madam Cheng Kao Shin are related, they were buried side by side with no barrier in between.
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| Madam Cheng Kao Shih |
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| Grandma Cheng Story and the origins of the Circus (source: NewspaperSG) |
However after the breakoff, it is speculated that a partition which was erected between the two graves, so that the "prosperity" on one side would not cross over to the other side. (Notice the wall in the middle and the benches on both sides of the tomb). I am sure it was a tomb once visited by many, in its days.
Tombstone of Madame Cheng Kao Shin
Yen Cheng Hsien, Anhwei, China
Died on the 28th September 1948
Erected by her sorrowful
Son: Cheng Chang Fu
Sons-in-law: Kao Chim Hui, Tsai Yung Ching, Shih Pin Sheng
Daughters: Cheng Feng Ying, Cheng Erh Pau, Cheng San Pao, Cheng Hisao Pao and Cheng A Tai
Grandsons: Yu Kang and Chin Pao
Granddaughters: Hsiao Ming, Hsiang Kan. Hsiao San, A Hsiang, Hsiao Wu and Hsiao Him
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| The "circus" tomb cluster (2011) |
Location of tomb
Block 4 Division A, plot 758
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| Tomb of Madam Cheng Kao Shih / Sim Koh Si |
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| Circus cluster (photo taken on 31 January 2026) |
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