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
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 faux pas
Funeral Director’s Guide to Funeral Wakes – Updated 2023
Funeral Wakes in Singapore As a funeral director in Singapore for over 20 years, I’ve seen many changes and adaptations in the way we conduct funeral wakes. This guide aims to provide an in-depth understanding of funeral wakes in Singapore, from their
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
Funeral Emcee
Holding a funeral is never easy, let an expert step in and take the lead instead. At Embrace Funeral Services, we provide professional funeral emcee services to direct and officiate the rites and farewell
A List Of Facts You Might Not Know About Chinese Funerals
2022 Update: We have written a new and improved article about Chinese funerals in Singapore – what you should know. A List Of Facts You Might Not Know About Chinese Funerals What happens when a Chinese person passes away in Singapore? Truth be
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
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
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
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