As Singapore gradually exits the “circuit breaker” in 3 phases starting from 2nd June 2020, are there any changes regarding the rules and regulations with regards to holding a funeral wake in phase 1?

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As Singapore gradually exits the “circuit breaker” in 3 phases starting from 2nd June 2020, are there any changes regarding the rules and regulations with regards to holding a funeral wake in phase 1?

1. Funeral wakes (no change)
丧礼 (无变更)

a. Rule of maximum of 10 person physically present at the wake venue at any 1 time remains the same
依旧限制随时保持10人或以下

b. Foot procession only allows a max of 10 pax
送行队伍10人或以下

c. No more than 10 pax can attend cremation and burial service
火化与埋葬仪式限制10人或以下

d. Wearing of face masks mandatory
随时随地带好口罩

e. Temperature taking and personal hygiene standards remain
测量体温与注意个人及他人卫生

f. Social distancing rule remains the same
保持安全的社交距离

Is Mandai columbarium and crematorium, Choa Chu Kang cemetery open to public for visitations and prayers after the end of “Circuit Breaker” ?

For families who wish to pay respect to make up for not being able to during the past Qing Ming festival at Mandai, Choa Chu Kang & Yishun columbaria and Choa Chu Kang cemetery

2. Government-managed columbaria, crematorium & cemetery:
骨灰安置所,火化场与坟场

a. All government-managed columbaria (Choa Chu Kang, Mandai and Yishun Columbaria), will remain closed for visiting until further notice.

政府管理的骨灰安置所(蔡厝港,万礼,义顺)将继续关闭。

b. Choa Chu Kang Cemetery and Mandai Crematorium will only be open for burials and cremation services, respectively. (Max 10 pax at any one time. Only those with Mandai crematorium office issued passes are allowed to enter Mandai crematorium)

蔡厝港坟场,万礼火化场依然只仅开放给埋葬与火化仪式。依然只限制10人以下。

c. Installation of urns into niches may continue, with permit from NEA. Next-of-kin may be present, but should be limited in number, with proper safe distancing observed.

安置骨灰仪式仍可进行。人数有限制,和随时保持安全的社交距离。

This had been a difficult period for grieving families, and we thank every family and their relatives and friends that we have served during this “Circuit breaker” period for their cooperation to fight the spread of Covid-19 together.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay 1m away from each other.

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