Our Buddhist funeral packages fulfil the basic needs of a funeral as listed below. Tentage setup can be mainly yellow or white, depending on the family’s preferences. Our basic packages are designed to cover all essential aspects of a Buddhist funeral, so you do not have to divert your attention away from your family or guests.
From $5288
(3 Days)
Buddhist funerals in Singapore are commonly conducted with chanting by Buddhist monks. A Buddhist funeral focuses on simplicity, with the chanting of scriptures helping loved ones pass on peacefully or towards a better rebirth. A Buddhist funeral package in Singapore includes the usual chanting services for the deceased, together with the essential funeral logistics and services listed below.
Our Buddhist funeral services in Singapore also incorporate basic cultural funeral practices such as the offering of vegetarian food and the burning of incense sticks. The burning of a paper house is an optional choice for families who wish to include it and is charged separately from the funeral package listed below. You may contact us anytime for quotations or advice on our Buddhist funeral services in Singapore and the different options available for your family.
Buddhist Funeral Services Package Details
Immediate response upon contact
– Funeral director will be present to discuss details of funeral
– Staff will be present with equipment to transport loved one from place of death to embalming center
Embalming and Makeup Services
– Your loved one will be embalmed and bathed in our care.
– Professionals will ensure proper makeup and dressing of your loved one.
Provision of Casket Items
– A furnished half glass, Buddhist themed casket will be provided
– Lotus Blanket, pillow and pearl for the comfort of your loved one
– Afterlife Blanket for the safety and well wishes for your loved one’s passing
Logistics and Prayers During Wake
– 3 Prayer Services by Revered Monks:
- During encoffining of loved one
- Final night of the wake (The night before funeral day)
- Funeral Day prayers at the wake and location of cremation/burial
– Staff will be present to guide the family through the rites and rituals
– Tablet written by revered monk with loved one’s information
– Lamp to light the entrance of carpark leading to location of wake
Provision of Offerings During Wake
Floral Arrangements
- Flower frame setup for loved one’s photo
- Table top floral arrangement for memorial altar
- Table top floral arrangement for Buddha’s altar
- Food and Fruits
Vegetarian offerings to be provided for all 3 prayer sessions above
- Fruit offerings for Buddha
- Fruit offerings for loved one
Set up of HDB Void Deck
Memorial Hall Setup
- 3-sided tentage setup with carpet
- Choice of canvas or curtain setup
- Choice of Yellow or White themed setup
- Buddhist Themed Backdrop
- Memorial altar with offerings (Listed in “Provision of Offerings”)
- Incense Brazier for memorial altar
Altar for Buddha
- Statue of Buddha
- Incense Brazier for Buddha
- Offerings for Buddha (Listed in “Provision of Offerings”)
Tentage Logistics
- 15 Square Tables and 10 Round Tables
- 100 Chairs
- 6 Fans to be placed around the venue
Reception Table
- Safe Box for collection of condolence donations
- Guest book to record visitation of guests
- Printed notice containing information of funeral for guests
Services provided on Funeral Day
– Glass Hearse for transportation of loved one to cremation/burial site
– Pallbearers will be present to guide family and guests through the funeral rites
– Tokens of appreciation for guests
– 45 seater coach to ferry guests for 2 trips:
- From location of wake to place of burial/cremation
- From place of burial/cremation back to location of wake or location desired by family
– Floral water for cleansing of guests and family
Other Services Included
- Guidance of ash collection after funeral
- Assistance of booking of cremation time slo
Buddhist Funeral Customs and Practices in Singapore
Buddhists hold the belief that Karma, the accumulation of one’s actions, has a significant impact on the process of reincarnation. The quality and quantity of Karma acquired throughout a person’s lifetime determine the nature of their next rebirth. When a Buddhist passes away, their body is traditionally bathed and dressed in preparation for the funeral. This ceremony is meant to be a simple, dignified, and solemn expression of grief.
A Buddhist funeral in Singapore typically involves specific procedures led by chanting monks. The purpose of these rituals is to ease the deceased’s transition into the next life. More than just a display of filial piety or a final act of love, the proper execution of funeral activities allows the bereaved family to find peace and closure. A professional funeral service in Singapore can help families arrange and carry out these important Buddhist rites with care and respect.
It is believed that supporting the deceased in their afterlife journey is essential through this send-off ceremony. By adhering to these practices, Buddhists seek to honor their departed loved ones and provide them with a meaningful farewell as they embark on their new journey beyond this life.
Why Choose Us for Buddhist Funeral Services in Singapore
We provide respectful Buddhist funeral services in Singapore with clear guidance, caring support and complete arrangements for families during difficult times.
Buddhist Experience
Many years of experience in handling Buddhist funerals help ensure every ceremony follows proper customs, traditions, and respectful funeral practices for families and loved ones.
Monk Coordination
Experienced coordination with Buddhist monks and temples helps families arrange chanting sessions, prayer ceremonies and important funeral rituals without unnecessary stress or confusion.
Proper Altar Setup
Buddhist altar setup includes incense, candles, offerings, memorial tablets, flowers and prayer items arranged according to traditional Buddhist funeral practices in Singapore.
Ritual Timing Guidance
Guidance is provided for suitable prayer timings, funeral schedules and important Buddhist customs to help families follow proper traditions respectfully and smoothly.
Vegetarian Catering
Vegetarian funeral catering options are available for prayer sessions and visiting guests, following common Buddhist practices observed during funeral ceremonies and memorial services.
Prayer Support
Support is available for 3rd, 7th, 49th and 100th day prayers, helping families continue important remembrance rituals after the funeral service ends.
Clear Package Pricing
Complete Buddhist funeral packages in Singapore come with transparent pricing, helping families understand included services clearly without hidden charges or unexpected funeral costs later.
24/7 Assistance
24-hour funeral support is available at any time for urgent assistance, immediate transport arrangements, and guidance throughout the entire process of a Buddhist funeral in Singapore.
Wake Setup with Banners
Memorial Altar Setup
Casket with Afterlife Blanket
Casket and Buddhist Themed Backdrop
Buddha Altar Setup
The cost of Buddhist funeral packages in Singapore may vary. At Hock Hin, for instance, holding a Buddhist funeral in Singapore start at $5,288. The overall price depends on factors such as the duration of the service and any additional requests made by the family.
At Hock Hin, arranging a Buddhist funeral is a straightforward process. Our team ensures that every step adheres to Buddhist customs. We provide professional assistance in organizing a heartfelt and dignified farewell for your beloved, including venue selection, casket choice, prayer arrangements, and ritual coordination.
The family of the deceased will have to make a number of decisions, including:
- The place and time of the wake for the deceased
- The deceased’s attire
- Burial or cremation
- (Optional) Obituary
We know that not everyone is acquainted with the funeral procedure. You can rely on our funeral director to help the family members with the preparations for the wake and memorial service.
A Buddhist funeral package in Singapore usually includes casket services, embalming, altar setup, monk chanting, tentage, transportation, prayer items, funeral coordination and support for cremation or burial arrangements.
Yes, vegetarian offerings are commonly included during Buddhist funeral prayer sessions. These may include vegetarian meals, fruits, incense offerings and altar preparations according to Buddhist funeral customs and traditions.
Note that as size of families and number of visitors in a funeral vary greatly, items such as fridge and drinks, mobile toilet, incense and joss paper are provided where needed. These items are not included in the price of the funeral packages. We charge the consumption of items during the funeral by quantity used rather than in bulk so as to prevent oversupplying and wastage of resources.
