“The word “death” is sacred. It is not a word that should evoke sadness and anguish. That is why I announced that I changed ‘Seunghwa’ to ‘Seonghwa’. The character ‘seong’ means to be sacred or holy.We should no longer use the word ‘seung’ meaning to ascend. Seonghwa is a term I have coined.
The previous word, Seunghwa did not clearly reflect the sacredness of death, so I rectified it and announced that it is now Seonghwa. The moment of entry into the spirit world is a time when you enter the world of ecstasy and victory.” 
These are the words of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon on the significance of death, ascension and funeral service which is termed “Seonghwa ceremony” in the FFWPU.
On Friday, the 17th of July, 2015, A Seonghwa ceremony was held for Rev. Una Bassey Smart at the FFWPU headquarters, Peace embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. The ceremony began with the arrival of family members, special guests as well as members of the FFWPU at 10 a.m all through till 11 a.m. The ceremony commenced officially at 11 a.m prompt with Dr. Ralph Oko as the master of ceremony. Dr. George C. Ikpot offered the opening prayer after which the guests and VIPs present were recognised.
Afterwards, The president of the FFWPU, Rev. George M. Ogurie, gave a brief biography of Rev. Smart which was proceeded by a pictorial video biography projected on the television screen. Right after, testimonies by individuals who knew Rev. Smart first hand were presented beginning with a heartfelt testimony by his eldest daughter, Miss Ami Smart, followed by his long time friend, Mr. Didong Monday, the former president of FFWPU, Rev. Olaleye I. Alao, a peace ambassador, Senator Aloysius Etok, Mrs. Esther Eka and Mrs. Brown.
The ceremony continued with a musical number by a second generation trio in person’s of Godson J. Ogurie, Yeonhee Ogurie and Soona Ogurie which was followed by a reading of True Parents’ words and a Seonghwa address by the continental emisary of the movement, Rev. (Mrs.) Kathy Rigney. The family then proceeded to offer flowers and burn incense to pay their last respects to Rev. Smart followed by the entire congregation as music was played in the background during the process. After which the ceremony was concluded with a closing prayer by Mr. Guy Mamadu and the body was taken to the cemetery at Apo for the Won Jeon ceremony while the family as well as the guests and members proceeded right behind it. Rev. Una B. Smart ascended on the 25th of June, 2015 due to a severe asthma condition, He survived by his wife Mrs. Risa Smart and his 6 children Ami, Ahi, Ubong, Elizabeth, Isaac and Peter as well as his young brother Mr. Emmanuel Smart and nephew, Michael Smart.
