Buddhist funeral Services Singapore takes place in a funeral home and not in a temple. The whole Buddhist funeral setup is quite simple and dignified and is held within a week after death. The viewing takes place for a night amidst incense and candlelight. It is usually held the evening before the funeral. In Singapore, most Chinese Buddhist will book a funeral venue for the ceremony to be conducted. It can be near the house area of the deceased or it can also be held in Funeral parlours. Commonly seen at HDB void decks, tentages are often a set-up for the funeral services singapore to be conducted. Such an arrangement requires booking of space with the housing board managed by the Singapore Government for Buddhist funeral setup.

Chinese Buddhists allow the families to either bury or cremate the dead as per their family custom. Once the ceremonies get over(post funeral), the casket bearing the dead is taken to the burial site which is often on a hillside via a funeral procession service. In Singapore, land burial site is at Lim Chu Kang Cemetery. While the casket is being lowered into the ground, it is customary that the family looks away as a show of respect. During cremation, it is a traditional custom for the family to witness the cremation. In Singapore, regardless of land burial or cremation, post funeral rituals and chanting must be performed by a monk.

In Singapore, mourners can either send sympathy cards or white flowers to the family after learning of the death of their loved one. Chinese customs include giving condolence money to help ease the funeral spendings of the affected family. However, anything red should be avoided. Gifts, donations, or food can also be sent as a show of respect and charity. During the funeral, it is expected to bring flowers to present to the family as a show of honour and respect. These should be placed near the altar. Mourners are also expected to join in the chanting and meditation that takes place during the funeral and should refrain from documenting the ceremony post funeral.

During the cremation ceremony which takes place on the morning of the burial/cremation, monks are invited as per Buddhist funeral traditions. They chant verses,  buddhist scriptures, eulogies and give sermons thereby aiding the family with the whole ceremony. Organ donation is not prohibited since it is seen as a way of helping others. However, the medical practitioner is expected to wait for at least three to four days before the autopsy since it is believed that the soul departs the body during this period. While embalming is a common custom for Buddhist Funeral in Singapore, mourners are advised to wear white as it symbolizes sympathy and grief. Since the traditional Buddhist belief is that it takes 49 days before reincarnation of the deceased, prayers will be conducted by the same monk. Buddhist funeral etiquette is similar to that of Taoist funeral in Singapore, where in both religions, it is believed that after the 49th day, the deceased will reincarnate. The 49th day, Buddhist funeral prayer will be conducted by the monk with a series of chanting. Whereas, Taoist funeral customs are led by priests, a Taoist ritual, known as “Gong Teck” which consists of burning of paper house.

At a traditional Buddhist funeral, the family wears white or cover themselves using a white cloth. Mourners should wear simple, black or dark clothing. Wearing expensive or flashy clothing/jewellery is seen as a display of wealth and not in keeping with Buddhist funeral etiquette.

In Singapore, Chinese Buddhist Funeral service customs and rites are often led by monks. During the service, the family sits nearer to the front, greeting all those who come to honour the deceased. Mourners go to the casket to approach the casket quietly with their hands folded in a praying position and show their respect for the dead by bowing in front of the altar. A portrait of the deceased is usually placed at the altar, in front of the casket. Visitors of the wake should approach the altar and pay their last respect and condolences. Monks would then led the funeral ceremony with the buddhist chanting services, prayers and food offerings such as fruits and vegetables. A period of the buddhist chanting services  takes place during the ceremony to reflect on the life of the departed. The entire Buddhist funeral service usually lasts between three to five days.

There are many different Buddhist Funeral service Package that you can choose from. These Funerals are a way of honouring the deceased and their passing. Buddhist Funeral service Package come in many forms and formats.

There are memorial services, cremations and even burial services. The Buddhist Funeral service Package you choose will depend on the beliefs and customs of the region where the Buddhist funeral arrangements is taking place. In most cases, you can choose between a cremation and a Buddhist burial.

There are two main types of Buddhist ceremonies. Traditionally, Buddhist ceremonies are divided into five types or groups: cremation, burial, memorial service, service of food and drink and service of offerings.

– Cremation: This is the most common Buddhist funeral rites. The deceased is cremated, usually in an urn. Buddhist ceremonies for cremation are usually held in a crematorium. The crematorium is normally chosen because it is the most “idyllic” location. The crematorium is usually a forested area with trees, lakes and a mountain backdrop.

– Burial: This is the second most common Buddhist funeral rites. It’s usually reserved for cremations that are deemed “characteristic” or “good” for the Buddhist funerary ceremony. The deceased is usually buried in a Buddhist cemetery. Buddhist ceremonies for burial are also usually held in a crematorium. The crematorium is usually chosen because it’s the most “idyllic” location. Buddhist Funeral rites for burial are also usually held in a crematorium. The crematorium is usually chosen because it’s the most “idyllic” location.

– Memorial Service: This service is usually held at a temple or a Buddhist place of worship. Buddhist Funerals for memorial services are usually held at a temple or a Buddhist place of worship.

– Service of Food and Drink: Buddhist Funerals for service of food and drink are usually held at a temple or a Buddhist place of worship. Buddhist Funeral rites for service of food and drink are usually held at a temple or a Buddhist place of worship. 

– Service of Offerings: Funeral procession service of offerings are usually held at a temple or a Buddhist place of worship. Funeral procession service of offerings are usually held at a temple or a Buddhist place of worship.

When planning the funeral arrangements, you should also consider the deceased’s beliefs and customs. In most cases, Buddhist funerals are held in Buddhist temples and cemeteries. So, the deceased’s family will most likely arrange the funeral at a temple or a cemetery that’s associated with their religion. You should also plan the funeral arrangements according to the deceased’s financial situation and the number of mourners who will attend the funeral. If the deceased was a foreigner and didn’t have many friends or family members in Singapore, you should also plan the funeral arrangements according to the deceased’s cultural and racial preferences. You should also consider the deceased’s health and medical conditions. If so, you should also plan the funeral arrangements according to whether the deceased wanted a closed coffin or an open coffin for their funeral. The type of funeral you choose will also determine the type of coffin you use. Things like vegetarian food offering are important to take in consideration as well.