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Difference in holding a funeral amidst this Covid-19 “Circuit Breaker” period
Exhumations can be a period of time that is traumatic for the family members and loved ones involved. Given the size and landmass of Singapore, the island city has put into place policies that call for the exhumation of burial sites after a set amount of years have gone by. This is a response to […]
Holding Funeral Wakes During This Covid-19 Circuit Breaker Period
Exhumations can be a period of time that is traumatic for the family members and loved ones involved. Given the size and landmass of Singapore, the island city has put into place policies that call for the exhumation of burial sites after a set amount of years have gone by. This is a response to […]
Covid-19: Rules and regulations (Singapore) for funeral wakes, crematoriums & some columbariums during Circuit Breaker Phase 2 as of 22nd October 2020
Exhumations can be a period of time that is traumatic for the family members and loved ones involved. Given the size and landmass of Singapore, the island city has put into place policies that call for the exhumation of burial sites after a set amount of years have gone by. This is a response to […]
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Holding a funeral wake during Phase 3 “Heightened Alert” (From 10 August 2021 Onwards)
Update: From 10th August onwards: No. of funeral wake attendees is capped at 30 pax Visitors can sit in groups of 5 Holding a funeral wake during Phase 2 “Heightened Alert” (From 22 July – 18 August 2021 Onwards) Key Changes: Groups of not more than 2 pax & no intermingling of groups. Every table […]
Covid-19: Rules and regulations (Singapore) for funeral wakes during Circuit Breaker Phase 3
***For Latest Phase 2 (Heightened Alert: 16 May – 13 Jun 2021) Rules and Regulations, refer to this link: https://embracefuneralservices.com.sg/covid-19-heightened-alert-16-may-to-13-jun-2021-rules-and-regulations-with-regards-to-holding-a-funeral-wake-in-singapore/https://embracefuneralservices.com.sg/blog/ Phase 3 rules and regulations for Funeral Wakes in Singapore (Updated on 20th April 2021) Latest update: From 8th – 30th May 2021: Attendees at funerals will be reverted back to a cap of 30 pax […]
A Helpful Guide On Attending Different Kinds Of Funerals
In Singapore, funerals are quite a common occurrence, and many of us may have had to attend them because of the passing of an older family member or someone else that we know. We often know the general rule of attending funerals, such as not wearing clothing that is sloppy or skimpy as they are […]
The Behind The Scenes Of A Gravedigger’s Work Process
Exhumations can be a period of time that is traumatic for the family members and loved ones involved. Given the size and landmass of Singapore, the island city has put into place policies that call for the exhumation of burial sites after a set amount of years have gone by. This is a response to […]
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Click here to learn more about Embrace Funeral Services’ Buddhist Funeral Services and Packages. Buddhist Funeral Rites What is a Buddhist Funeral? Buddhists believe that once a person has moved on from this world, their souls go through reincarnation. This is the common belief that many Buddhists share, even if they may incorporate aspects of […]
Christian Funeral
Christian Funeral Rites in Singapore Click to learn more about our Christian Funeral services and packages. In a Christian funeral service, it is customary to memorialise the departed person’s life on Earth. The mood is often of joy and hope, as according to Christian teachings regarding death, when a person passes on, they are able […]
Taoist Funeral Rites
Click to learn more about Embrace Funeral Services’ Taoist Funeral Services and Packages. Taoist funerals can vary from very elaborate to simplified, depending on the preferences of the family. Taoist funerals involves a lot of details and every ritual, every procedure has a specific meaning behind them. In a Taoist funeral, rituals and procedures vary between different dialect groups, for example, Teochew, Hokkien, Hakka, Cantonese, Hainanese. […]
How To Move On In Life After Losing Your Loved One(s)
When a loved one passes away, it is a very emotional and challenging time. Experiencing a lot of feelings and sadness can sometimes make it hard for one to tackle even the most basic and daily tasks. However, you have to be strong. Your loved one would want you to be able to move on […]
Breaking Down The Steps To Exhuming A Grave In Singapore
With the New Burial Policy, the burial period has been limited by the government to 15 years. Since 1998, exhumations have been introduced so that Singapore could try and solve the problem of land scarcity. What this means is that many years after the funeral, family representatives have to be involved in the process of […]
Digital Death: What Really Happens To Our Online Accounts?
In today’s era of modern technology and the Internet, many of us live another kind of life—one that exists online in the virtual world. Through social media, we have become more interconnected than ever before. It is how we keep track of events, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and this includes deaths. This leads us to […]