The Role of Technology in Modern Funerals
In Singapore, where tradition often intertwines with modernity, funerals have remained a deeply respected ritual. Historically, these ceremonies have followed [...]
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Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life's most profound and challenging experiences. At Hearts Funeral in Singapore, we recognize the weight of grief and understand the importance of providing compassionate support during this trying period. Our dedicated team is here to offer a guiding hand, walking alongside you through every step of the funeral process with empathy and understanding.
We understand that each person is unique, and so is their journey. That's why we take the time to listen, to understand your individual needs, and to tailor our services accordingly. Whether it's helping you navigate the logistics of arranging a funeral or offering a shoulder to lean on during moments of emotional strain, we are committed to being a source of comfort and guidance.
With Hearts Funeral, you can find solace in knowing that you are not alone. Together, we will honor your loved one's memory with respect, dignity, and the utmost care.
We have done more than 100 different funerals in Singapore, and we continue to serve different families during difficult times.
A Buddhist funeral service at Hearts Funeral is conducted with utmost reverence, honoring the deceased according to Buddhist traditions. Our compassionate team is well-versed in the rituals of chanting, prayers, and meditation, creating a serene environment to guide the departed towards a favorable rebirth.
We work closely with the family to ensure that every aspect of the funeral respects and reflects Buddhist beliefs, providing solace and comfort during this difficult time.
In Taoist tradition, honoring the departed involves intricate rituals and ceremonies to guide the soul into the afterlife. At Hearts Funeral, we respect and uphold these customs with sensitivity and care.
Our experienced team assists families in organizing Taoist funeral rites, including prayer sessions, offerings, and symbolic rituals, ensuring a dignified farewell that honors the beliefs and traditions of the deceased.
For families of Christian faith, Hearts Funeral offers compassionate support and guidance in arranging a meaningful funeral service. Whether it's a traditional church ceremony or a more intimate gathering, our team is committed to honoring the life and faith of the deceased.
From scripture readings to hymns of worship, we work closely with the family to create a heartfelt tribute that celebrates the life and legacy of their loved one.
Catholic funeral rites hold deep significance in honoring the life and faith of the departed. At Hearts Funeral, we understand the importance of these traditions and strive to create a reverent and solemn atmosphere for the funeral service.
Our team assists families in organizing Catholic funeral rituals, including mass, prayers, and sacraments, ensuring a dignified farewell that brings comfort and solace to the bereaved.
At Hearts Funeral, we understand that every life is unique, and so should be its final tribute. Our custom funeral package allows families to tailor every aspect of the funeral according to their wishes, beliefs, and budget.
From personalized ceremonies to unique cultural elements, our dedicated team works closely with the family to create a fitting farewell that reflects the individuality and legacy of their loved one.
Choosing Hearts Funeral means selecting a compassionate and personalized approach to honoring your loved one's memory. We prioritize understanding your unique story and preferences to craft a meaningful farewell that reflects their life and your family's beliefs.
Our commitment to honesty ensures transparent and ethical practices, providing you with peace of mind during a challenging time. With our experienced professionals guiding you through the pre-planning process, you can navigate difficult decisions with sensitivity and expertise.
Whether you prefer traditional ceremonies or contemporary memorials, our customizable funeral plans cater to your needs, creating a fitting tribute. Pre-planning with Hearts Funeral not only eases the burden on your loved ones but also ensures that your final wishes are honored with dignity and respect.
Trust us to provide compassionate support, expert guidance, and personalized services as you navigate through this difficult journey.
Coping with the loss of a family and arranging a funeral can be difficult. We aim to provide you with peace of mind so you can grieve without added stress.
In challenging times, we're transparent and affordable to all. The prices of our funeral services are competitive and upfront, and we're serious about keeping our promises.
We're here to serve you, whether you need a simple or elaborate funeral. Our funeral services include understanding different traditions and religions.
Ensure a dignified farewell with thoughtful funeral planning. Make arrangements for services, memorialization, and financial considerations with compassion and foresight.
Stay informed with helpful articles and resources on funeral planning, grief support, and honoring loved ones on our blog.
During this difficult time of sorrow, our hearts go out to you. We understand that losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience, and we want to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. To help you navigate the path ahead, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions about our funerals services.
After your loved one passes on, you will have to arrange for the funeral. Read on to find out the tasks involved in preparing for a funeral.
If you’re unsure, let us assist you. Contact us @ 98289318.
Contact your family doctor who has been attending to the deceased. If you do not have a family doctor, or if the family doctor is not available, you can contact us.
If the doctor is able to certify the death, he will issue the CCOD on the spot. If he is unable to certify the death, call the police for the body to be sent to Mortuary @ HSA (located at Block 9, Singapore General Hospital). The family will be notified by the police when to go to the Mortuary @ HSA (usually the next day).
What to bring to Mortuary@HSA:
All medical documents related to the deceased
All medicine consumed by the deceased
Identification papers of the deceased and informant e.g. NRIC/ Passport/ Certificate of Registration of Birth/ FIN card
At the Mortuary@HSA
The police investigator will arrange for the family to view and identify the deceased’s body in the presence of the coroner.
The coroner will review the case and determine if an autopsy is required.
The family will be informed of the coroner’s decision and the time to claim the body for the funeral.
If the autopsy reveals that the death is unnatural, the police will need to conduct further investigations into the cause of death, and the family will need to assist. Once the investigation is completed, the family will be told by the Police to attend a coroner’s inquiry at the Subordinate Courts.
After the CCOD has been obtained, the family may engage a funeral director who will:
Collect the body from the home or hospital mortuary
Send the body for embalming if required, and
Deliver the body to the location of the wake/funeral
If you’re unsure, let us assist you at this step onwards, contact us @ 98289318.
Prior to registration, the family should decide whether the body will be cremated or buried, as this information is required when registering the death.
Obituary is a public notice of death through the local newspapers.
The National Environment Agency website shares the contact details of local newspapers where you can place the obituary.
Funerals and wakes are intended for family, friends and acquaintances to pay their respects to the deceased and comfort the bereaved. You can choose to have the wake at your own home, or at the funeral parlour. You could also hold the wake at the void deck. Permissions required include:
Town Council: To get a permit to hold the wake at the void deck
Land Transport Authority: To use part of the road outside your landed property
National Environment Agency: To extend the funeral wake for more than seven days
Your funeral director will organise the logistics for the wake and/or funeral. This includes getting the necessary approvals, setting up the funeral parlour, arrange for prayers, and more.
You can book a date and time for cremation or burial at the relevant booking office, through the phone, or online. The National Environment Agency details the relevant offices’ contacts and charges involved.
You will need the following documents:
NRIC of the applicant and next-of-kin
Original Death Certificate (which contains the Permit to Bury/Cremate)
Every family has its own preferences for the ashes of the deceased. There are normally two options:
You can store the ashes at home or in a columbarium. There are government-managed columbaria and several private columbaria in Singapore.
To book a niche (a place to store the ashes), you will need your NRIC and the original Death Certificate of your loved one. You can book a niche in a government-managed columbarium online, or contact a private columbarium directly.
You can scatter the ashes at sea at the approved site 1.5 nautical miles (2.8km) south of Pulau Semakau.
This can be done daily, from 7am to 7pm. Please contact the Port Marine Safety Control Centre at 6325-2488 for assistance on scattering the ashes at sea.
For more information on the practical tasks after death, Singapore Hospice Council’s When a Death Occurs – A Guide to Practical Matters is a useful guide.
Alternatively, you may consider inland ash scattering garden as a new option at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Complex. The garden is opened from 9am to 5pm daily and each family is allowed two hours to complete the ash scattering and rites, with fees incurred. For more information, find out more on NEA’s website.
Embalming is a procedure carried out to delay decomposition of the body. The bodily fluids are removed, and are replaced with formaldehyde-based chemical solutions that will delay decomposition. It may be necessary, if you select certain arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing, or with an open casket. It is also typically done when the body is to be transported over long distances or across borders.
If you do not want embalming, you may choose an arrangement that does not require viewing. A funeral wake may still be held, as long as the body is placed in a hermetically sealed coffin (without a viewing window), for a period not exceeding 7 days after the death.
Note: Embalming may not be allowed if the deceased passed on due to certain infectious diseases, e.g. COVID-19 disease.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR TENTAGE FUNERALS:
Cost:
Tentage Funerals can be set up for both HDB funerals and also on landed property and other outdoor locations as well. In general, it is more expensive to set up funeral tentage in private property or funeral parlours than at a void deck or multi-purpose hall.
How Many Guests?
The more guests you have, the more tentage space you’ll need.
If you have a tight budget, it is ok to have a smaller wake just for relatives & close friends of the deceased.
Duration of Funeral:
In Singapore, funeral tentage services are charged by the day. Although cost may be a consideration for wake duration, you should also consider religious & cultural factors.
STEPS TO TAKE FOR A TENTAGE FUNERAL
1. Engage a funeral service provider
The 1st step is to engage a good funeral service provider. An experienced funeral service provider like Hearts Funeral Singapore will assist & guide you properly through all the funeral arrangements.
2.Confirm your location
The next step is to confirm where to hold the funeral. Once the location is confirmed, we will be able to gauge how much tentage is needed.
3. Obtain the necessary permits
For void deck funerals, you need to obtain a permit from your local Town Council. When making the booking at Town Council, you will be advised on the available locations and booking dates. Please be advised that only the family member living in the same GRC as the location of the booking can make the booking.
Remember to bring the following documents when making your booking:
The death certificate
Your NRIC
Meanwhile, those held on landed property will need a permit from the TRAFFIC POLICE (TP).
4. Choose your preferred tentage setup
Your tentage set up can depend on multiple factors such as the area of space and even religious requirements. Some religions in Singapore have very specific tentage requirements that need to be adhered to. For instance, Taoist wakes require additional tentage just for religious rites.
If you have any custom tentage requests such as air conditioning and digital equipment, feel free to let us know so that we can accommodate them.
In Chinese culture, funerals are considered unlucky. So pregnant women are advised to avoid going to funeral-related activities. If you have to, wearing an auspicious red scarf around the belly is said to counter the negative energy from funerals.
WHERE IT COMES FROM
The taboo against attending a funeral when pregnant can be easily understood as funerals are associated with death and sickness. These are environments filled with “yin” energy, which is not healthy for a pregnant woman who needs to be surrounded by plenty of “yang” energy.
GO OR NOT?
There is no hard and fast rule as to whether a pregnant lady can attend a funeral or ceremony. It depends on how you feel, and it would be advisable to check in with the bereaving family and your own family (if you are attending as a guest) as this is seen as a taboo to some.
Yes, it is entirely up to the choice of families on the types of funeral services they wish to carry out for their deceased loved ones. Some families may opt for “direct cremation” or “direct burial”, where the body is sent for cremation or burial shortly after passing. Families may conduct simple prayer services at home, or at the crematorium service hall, before the cremation. Some families may also choose to hold the memorial service after the cremation, i.e. the ashes are present at the memorial instead of the body.
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The types of services/products in a funeral arrangement will vary, depending on the religious beliefs, preferences of the family (including those expressed by the deceased before their passing) and customs. Families are advised to make their own enquiries ad seek independent advice where applicable.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support you during this challenging time.
