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Difference in holding a funeral amidst this Covid-19 “Circuit Breaker” period
One of the most challenging experiences in life is getting through the loss of a loved one. The truth of the matter is that losing someone to death is not simply one devastating blow. It is a immensely ground-breaking loss that can trigger a sequence of other smaller and secondary losses in the aftermath. Most […]
Holding Funeral Wakes During This Covid-19 Circuit Breaker Period
One of the most challenging experiences in life is getting through the loss of a loved one. The truth of the matter is that losing someone to death is not simply one devastating blow. It is a immensely ground-breaking loss that can trigger a sequence of other smaller and secondary losses in the aftermath. Most […]
Covid-19: Rules and regulations (Singapore) for funeral wakes, crematoriums & some columbariums during Circuit Breaker Phase 2 as of 22nd October 2020
One of the most challenging experiences in life is getting through the loss of a loved one. The truth of the matter is that losing someone to death is not simply one devastating blow. It is a immensely ground-breaking loss that can trigger a sequence of other smaller and secondary losses in the aftermath. Most […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Cope When A Relationship Unexpectedly Comes To An End
One of the most challenging experiences in life is getting through the loss of a loved one. The truth of the matter is that losing someone to death is not simply one devastating blow. It is a immensely ground-breaking loss that can trigger a sequence of other smaller and secondary losses in the aftermath. Most […]
On Healing: The Importance Of Being Good To Yourself
How can we describe grief? It is simply one of those emotions that have a life of its own. It brings with it every other possible feeling and sometimes there is just no way of distinguishing emotions from one another. Like with any other form of experience or sensation, grief has a beginning and definitely […]
Difference in holding a funeral amidst this Covid-19 “Circuit Breaker” period
Author: JeffreyTheUndertaker Covid-19 has disrupted lives and businesses, the way we hold funeral services is also different during this period of time. Nowadays, it is common scene to see funerals at Void Decks lined with red and white tapes barricading the perimeter of the wake venue. With signs pointing to a single entry and exit […]
Understanding How Grief Works In Relation To Traumatic Loss
After one or two months, it is not unusual or uncommon to be in bereavement. However, prolonged bereavement might be a hint to traumatic grief and post-traumatic stress. While there may be similarities and commonalities among the people who are experiencing grief, grief is much more complicated and unique to the individual. It is necessary […]
What You Should Not Be Saying To A Friend Whose Grieving
Losing someone very dear and close to your heart can be very traumatising and difficult to go through. Seeing the relationship with a loved one forcefully come to an end will trigger a lot of pain and emotional distress, no matter how much you brace yourself for it. The natural response to such a devastating […]
Holding Funeral Wakes During This Covid-19 Circuit Breaker Period
We have been getting quite a number of queries regarding holding funeral wakes during this Covid-19 situation, especially during this “Circuit Breaker”. Below is a summary of guidelines and regulations to take note: 1. Funeral wakes can still be held. 丧礼仍可进行 2. Funeral wakes should involve no more than 10 persons at any one time […]
Ways On Coping With Grief During This Lockdown Period
Times are changing as the world goes through a pandemic that has upended public life as we know it. With each passing day, worry and dread hang in the air as the news keep flooding in with updates of numbers and cases. As governments and countries start enacting stringent measures, social distancing and staying at […]
Five Poses In Yoga That Can Help Your Healing Process
Taking care of yourself during a time of loss and grief is important. This is why yoga is currently the “in” thing today, among the young and the old. Given that yoga focuses on wellness of the body and the spirit, the exercises and sequences taught in a yoga open class can be applied to […]
Reasons Why It Is Important To Connect With Your Grief
Sometimes, it might seem like a person does not feel that they are not grieving as much as they should be. There are various reasons for this apparent absence of grief. It could be chalked up to a denial of truth and reality. It could also be due to the person subconsciously avoiding their own […]
Absent Grief: A Guide To Understanding How It Works
No matter how much you read up online, there is truly nothing that can prepare you for the reality that hits you like grief does. The experience of grief is full of surprises, none of which that will excite you. As a natural reaction to loss and trauma, grief can get overwhelming and intense in […]