Buddhist Funeral in Singapore – Customs, Rites and Traditions
Singapore is a rare and precious example of a multi-racial, multi-lingual and multi-religious society where people live harmoniously together. People of all faiths live, work and even worship together in our city.
When it comes to religion, Singapore is
Taoist Funeral in Singapore – Customs, Rites and Traditions
Having had over 20 years of experience in the industry helping my grandfather and father in the business, I witnessed how they handled funeral rites and customs of all religions with the utmost respect for the deceased and their family.
This inspired me to
Chinese Funerals in Singapore – What You Should Know
Are you planning a Chinese funeral or attending a Chinese funeral in Singapore?
Are you worried that there are just too many religious rituals and symbolic funeral rites in Chinese culture for you to commit to memory?
Rather than risk committing some
Covid-19: Rules and regulations (Singapore) for funeral wakes during Circuit Breaker Phase 3
IMPORTANT: Click here for the latest Covid-19 Updates, Rules, and Restrictions for Funeral wakes. Phase 3 rules and regulations for Funeral Wakes in Singapore (Updated on 20th April 2021) Latest update: From 8th – 30th May
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
Holding a funeral wake during Phase 3 “Heightened Alert” (From 10 August 2021 Onwards)
IMPORTANT: Click here for the latest Covid-19 Updates, Rules, and Restrictions for Funeral wakes. 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
Soundscapes Of Death And Loss: Music’s Role In Mourning
When it comes down to emotional expression, music always been associated as the most powerful mode for displaying the range of the human consciousness. In sadness, in jubilance, in celebration, in tradition, music has always been around to convey something
Dealing With Death And Loss: Turning Pain Into Power
Losing anybody to the unknown realm of death is a devastating blow to one’s life. It could be a parent. It could be an animal companion. It could be someone you used to work with on a daily basis. The sudden absence is bound to have its effect on one’s
Creative And Interesting Ways To Pay Tribute To The Deceased
Losing a loved one is never easy. Each person mourns in their own way and at their own pace and time. Grief itself is an experience that may become a part of the mourner’s life. It is not possible to know when the pain might return suddenly, if it does. No
What Rituals Can Teach Us About Death And Remembrance
In the Mexican and Mexican-American communities, they have a celebratory holiday known as The Day of the Dead (“Día de los Muertos”). Lasting over a couple of days, Mexican families and friends gather to celebrate and remember loved ones who have passed
Victorian Way Of Capturing & Coping With Death
In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the Victorians were known for taking photographs of their deceased loved ones. Memorial photography, or post mortem photography, was born out of a time where epidemics were prevalent throughout society and the
What Confucian Philosophy Can Teach Us About Grief
For the early Chinese philosophers, the issue of death and dying was of major concern to them. Everyone understands that death is part of nature, thus everyone has to face it. Death is naturally followed by grief, which is the pain of loss. Through a
How To Communicate With Children About Death And Grief
The passing of someone in the family is bound to affect everyone and in different ways. Generally speaking, it is usually the ones who were closest to the deceased that feel the pain of grief most profoundly. However, this does not mean that they are the only
How You Can Help A Friend Who Is Grieving: A Guide
When your friend has experienced the loss of a family member or friend, the pain they will be going through is sure to be significant. In times like this, you might be wondering what you can do as a good friend. You might have a lot of questions running
How You Can Process With Grief Without Having To Say A Word
Everyone copes with grief in their own way. While it may appear that talk-focused support is commonly recommended, there are other forms of grief coping that one can employ. If the grieving person prefers to remain taciturn about their grief, there are other
Guide To Grieving And Mourning While You Are At Work
Death is an unpredictable force of nature. Not only is its presence inevitable, it brings along with it grief and the pain of a loss that has been realized. It is a part and parcel of life that just cannot be avoided or shirked away from. When death comes to