Buddhist Funeral Packages

We offer a range of Buddhist funeral packages that cater to the needs of families with different budgets. Call us now at +65 9489 2424 for a non-obligatory consultation.

Collection of Dearly Departed & Embalming

Preparation of death certificate and necessary permits
Booking of funeral venue including void decks
Transportation of dearly departed (from hospitals/home to our embalming care centre) and then back to the wake venue
Professional cleansing, dressing and embalming by qualified embalmers
Encoffining in an imported, polished half glass casket with lining

Wake Preparation & Set Up

Buddhist-styled decor and backdrop
Paper ancestral tablet
Enlarged photograph with a wooden frame
Six passport-sized photos
Floral decor (Tabletop flowers and floral wreath surrounding funeral photo)
Mini portable speaker
Guest book and condolence money box
Funeral memorabilia
Food catering, if requested
Drinks and tidbits on a pay-as-you-use basis

Buddhist Chanting, Offerings and Ceremonial Items

Reverend Monk chanting services on the first day, final night, and funeral day
Food offerings placed at the Buddha’s altar
Food and fruit offerings for Buddhist afterlife rituals
Joss sticks of various sizes, Sandalwood powder and coil, Lotus candles on a pay-as-you-use basis

Funeral and Post-Funeral Arrangements

Booking of cremation or burial slot
Glass funeral hearse
45 seater air-conditioned coach (two way trip)
Ash collection service after the funeral
Application of death claims/funeral reimbursement claims, if eligible

HDB Tentage Set-Up

3 Sided canvas with curtains and carpeted flooring for memorial site
Canvases to prevent rain from coming in
General lights and fans
10 round tables, 15 square tables (including reception table) and 100 chairs
Air cooler

This set up only applies for HDB void decks and pavillions. Tentage set-ups for other locations (e.g landed property) may differ. Alternate wake venues such as funeral parlours may be discussed.

What are the special elements of a Buddhist wake and funeral?

At a Buddhist wake venue in Singapore, two altars, namely the deceased altar and god's altar, will be set up. Consisting of the deceased altar are vegetarian food and fruits offerings and a joss stick holder for loved ones to pay respects to the deceased. Meanwhile, the god altar is where the Buddha statue is placed, along with the fruit offerings, incense and candles for Buddha.

The joss sticks are also a key element of Singapore Buddhist wakes so as to pay respect to Buddha and the decedent and should stay burning throughout the duration of the wake so as to bring blessings upon the family of the decedent.

On the final day before the funeral, fruit baskets are also offered to the deceased before heading off to the final resting place.

What is the Buddhist belief regarding death?

Singaporean Buddhists believe in reincarnation; that a soul can be reborn, again and again until they reach Nirvana, a state of full enlightenment. Hence, death is simply a natural part of a cycle whereby people live, die, and are born again in another physical body multiple times.

Rebirth can be in any of the 6 forms; Heavenly, demi-god, human, animal, ghosts or hellish. The physical body of which rebirth occurs is believed to be dependent on karma, whether that person has done good or bad things during their time on earth.