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
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
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
When There Is A Will, There Is A Way With Less Worry
I am sure many of us would have this question running past our minds at one point of our lives: what happens when we pass away? For the average Singaporean, it should not come as a surprise that when we finally pass away, our immediate family would be the
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
What To Do When Someone Passes Away
2022 Update: We have written a new and improved article about funeral planning in Singapore. What To Do When Someone Passes Away We all know that death is inevitable and natural. It occurs for everyone. Yet, when the undesired strikes, we often find
The Relationship Between Millennials And Funerals
Millennials – a generation of individuals that place a high priority on being connected and having a sense of community. Compared to the previous generations, they are more ambitious and tech-savvy. As a result, millennials go about approaching things in a
Understanding Grief And How You Can Heal From It
Grief is an emotion that often comes with the loss of someone you love. It’s a profound form of sadness and can feel particularly intense if you’re not prepared to face it. Loss is accepted as a natural part of life, but when someone is overcome with
The Advantages Of Choosing A Funeral Package
Death is often an unexpected event. Nothing hurts like losing a loved one. The thought of burying or cremating the deceased may be far from the families’ thoughts. However, in most traditions, the deceased should be buried within a period of one week. This
Free Thinker Rites
Funerals for Freethinkers Click here to find out more about our Free Thinker Funeral Service. Embrace Funeral Services understands that the loss of a loved one is a difficult time for everyone, regardless if they abide by religion or not. The need for a