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Starting from $7,888 for a 3-day funeral, all our funeral packages include the use of a funeral parlour.
A funeral service is not something that families have to purchase often, very few people are actually aware of how much they should be paying for a funeral, selecting a funeral service provider during a time of loss can be especially challenging.
This is why Memorial Funeral Group provides comprehensive funeral packages with transparent pricing that are published to ensure families know exactly how much they are spending on a funeral for their loved ones. As Singapore’s largest funeral parlour, we provide one-stop seamless funeral services.
We serve Christians, Roman Catholics, Buddhists, Taoists, Freethinkers and all other religions.
Our team members are on hand to provide assistance when there is death in the family, if someone is about to pass or even when you just want to preplan a funeral. The passing of a loved one can be stressful for the family, let us take care of the logistics so that you can focus on your family and your loved one.
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For more information about our different services, please select from the options below.
- Provides a dedicated niche for storing cremated remains.
- Available in government-managed and private columbaria.
- Customizable plaques and decorations for personalization.
- Some columbaria offer perpetual maintenance services.
- Locations include temples, churches, and memorial parks.
- Land burials are mainly conducted at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery, the only burial site in Singapore.
- Due to land constraints, burial plots have a 15-year lease period.
- After 15 years, remains are exhumed and cremated to relocate to a columbarium.
- Burial options include Christian, Muslim, Chinese, and other religious sections.
- Pre-planning options for land burial are limited due to space constraints.
- Ashes are scattered in designated sea areas, typically off Changi or Pulau Semakau.
- It is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option.
- Requires approval from the National Environment Agency (NEA).
- Typically conducted via boat, with simple rituals or prayers.
- Families can opt to choose biodegradable urns for a more eco-friendly option.
- Conducted at the Garden of Peace, an official NEA ash scattering site.
- Provides a serene and eco-friendly alternative to storing ashes.
- Requires advance booking through NEA.
- No permanent markers or plaques are allowed.
- Suitable for individuals who prefer non-traditional memorialization.
- Customized gatherings to honor the deceased.
- Can be held at funeral homes, religious places, or private venues.
- May include speeches, music, and photo displays.
- Available in religious and secular formats.
- Allows families to personalize tributes based on the deceased’s life.
- Conducted on significant dates (e.g., 49th day, 100th day, or death anniversary).
- Can be held at temples, churches, or homes.
- Includes prayers, offerings, and remembrance rituals.
- Helps family members honor and remember their loved ones.
5. Available in Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, and Christian traditions.
- A Buddhist/Taoist ritual for the deceased’s spiritual well-being.
- Typically held on the 49th or 100th day after death.
- Involves monks or priests chanting sutras.
- Includes offerings like food, paper effigies, and incense.
- Believed to help the deceased transition to the afterlife.
- A Taoist and Buddhist practice to ensure the deceased’s soul rests peacefully.
- Conducted over a 49-day period before final rites.
- Involves prayers, offerings, meals, and incense offering at Woodlands Memorial.
- Helps guide the soul towards a better reincarnation.
- Often accompanied by Gong Teck ceremonies.
- Required after the 15-year lease period for land burials.
- Performed under government regulations.
- Remains will be cremated and scattered or relocated to a columbarium such as Woodlands Memorial.
- Families can choose to relocate remains to Woodlands Memorial.
- Religious ceremonies may be performed during exhumation.
- Allows individuals to arrange their own funeral in advance.
- Ensures financial and logistical preparedness for loved ones.
- Includes selection of burial, cremation, or memorial services.
- Reduces emotional and financial burden on family members.
5. Available through funeral homes and insurance plans.
- Assists in transporting deceased individuals back to their home country.
- Includes documentation, embalming, and transportation.
- Can be arranged for full-body repatriation or cremated remains.
- Requires coordination with embassies and airlines.
- Available through specialized funeral service providers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Columbarium Services
1. What is the cost of a columbarium niche in Singapore?
Prices vary depending on location and type (public or private). Government columbaria are more affordable. Contact us to find out more.
2. Can I choose the niche location within the columbarium?
Woodlands Memorial allows niche selection, while public ones may assign them randomly.
3. Are there religious restrictions for columbarium niches?
Woodlands Memorial caters to all religions.
4. Is there a limit on how many urns can be stored in one niche?
Typically, Woodlands Memorial has a single niche, which holds one urn and a double niche, which holds two urns. Family niches for more than 4 people are also available.
5. Are there any maintenance fees for keeping an urn in the columbarium?
At Woodlands Memorial, there are no annual maintenance fees for columbarium niches. Families can visit anytime without additional costs.
Land Burial
1. Where can land burials take place in Singapore?
Choa Chu Kang Cemetery is the only active burial site.
2. What happens after the 15-year lease?
The government will exhume the remains for cremation or reburial in a smaller plot.
3. Are land burials available for all religions?
Yes, designated areas are available for different religious groups.
4. Can I purchase a burial plot in advance?
Due to limited space, advance purchases are usually not allowed.
5. How much does a land burial cost in Singapore?
Prices vary depending on religion and plot size but are generally more expensive than cremation.
Sea Burial
1. Where can sea burials be conducted in Singapore?
Designated areas near Changi or Pulau Semakau.
2. Do I need a permit for a sea burial?
Yes, approval from NEA is required.
3. Can family members attend the sea burial?
Yes, families usually board a boat for the ceremony.
4. How much does a sea burial cost?
Costs vary depending on the boat rental and service provider.
5. Are there religious restrictions for sea burials?
It is commonly practiced by Buddhists, Taoists, and non-religious families.
Inland Ash Scattering
1. Where is the inland ash scattering site in Singapore?
The Garden of Peace at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery.
2. Can family members be present during the scattering?
Yes, immediate family can participate.
3. Is there a religious ceremony for inland ash scattering?
It is a secular option, but families may hold private prayers.
4. How much does inland ash scattering cost?
Fees are relatively affordable compared to columbarium niches.
5. Can I place a plaque or marker at the site?
No, the site is designed to be a natural, unmarked space.
Memorial Services
1. Where can memorial services be held?
At places of worship or Woodlands Memorial.
2. How long after the funeral can a memorial service be held?
Anytime, depending on family preference.
3. Do memorial services require religious rituals?
No, they can be fully customized.
4. What is included in a typical memorial service?
Eulogies, music, slideshows, and readings.
5. Does Woodlands Memorial offer live-streaming for memorial services?
No, Woodlands Memorial does not offer live-streaming services. However, families are welcome to make their own arrangements for remote participation if needed.
Anniversary Prayer Services
1. When should an anniversary prayer be conducted?
Typically on the 49th day, 100th day, or yearly death anniversary.
2. Where can the ceremony be held?
Woodlands Memorial where the ashes are kept, temples, churches, or private homes.
3. What is included in the prayer service?
Religious prayers, chanting, offerings for your departed loved ones.
4. Is this practice mandatory?
It is based on cultural and religious beliefs.
5. Can non-religious families hold an anniversary service?
Yes, it can be a simple gathering to remember the deceased.
Gong Teck (功德) Ceremonies
1. When is Gong Teck performed?
Typically on the 49th or 100th day.
2. What rituals are involved?
Chanting, incense burning, and food offerings.
3. Does Woodlands Memorial provide Gong Teck service?
Woodlands Memorial has an annual Gong Teck service to conduct mass chanting services.
4. How long does the ceremony last?
Usually a few hours.
5. What is the cost of a Gong Teck ceremony?
Prices vary based on the scale of the ritual. Contact us to find out more.
An Ling (安灵) Services
1. What is the purpose of An Ling?
It ensures the soul rests peacefully before moving to the next life.
2. Where is An Ling conducted?
An Ling Hall at Woodlands Memorial.
3. How long does the process take?
It typically lasts 49 days.
4. Is this service mandatory?
It depends on religious beliefs and family traditions.
5. What are the costs involved?
Costs vary based on location, offerings, and rituals performed. Contact us to find out more.
Exhumation Services
1. Why is exhumation required in Singapore?
Due to land scarcity, burial plots have a 15-year lease.
2. Where can exhumed remains be reinterred?
They will be cremated, placed in a columbarium such as Woodlands Memorial, or scattered.
3. Will Woodlands Memorial be able to perform the exhumation?
Yes, we are able to perform the exhumation through licensed contractors under NEA guidelines.
4. Is there a religious ritual for exhumation?
Yes, most religions have specific rites for exhumation.
5. How much does exhumation cost?
Costs depend on burial type, location, and chosen service.
Funeral Pre-Planning Services
1. Why should I pre-plan my funeral?
It ensures your wishes are met and reduces stress for family members.
2. What services can be pre-arranged?
Burial, cremation, ceremonies, and financial planning.
3. Can my family make changes to my pre-planned funeral arrangements?
Yes, your family can make certain modifications to the arrangements if needed, subject to the terms of the pre-planning agreement with Woodlands Memorial.
4. Is pre-planning a funeral expensive?
Costs vary, but pre-paying may be more economical as Woodlands Memorial offers 36 months instalment plans.
5. Are funeral pre-plans transferable?
Please contact us to find out more.
Repatriation Services
1. How long does repatriation take?
Typically 3-7 days, depending on documentation processing.
2. What documents are required?
Death certificate, embalming certificate, and flight permits.
3. Can repatriation be arranged for cremated remains?
Yes, repatriation services can be arranged for cremated remains. Transporting an urn is generally more convenient and cost-effective compared to repatriating a body due to the lighter weight and simpler logistics.
4. What are the costs of repatriation?
Costs depend on destination, airline fees, and embalming services.
5. Can repatriation be done for any nationality?
Yes, but procedures vary based on embassy regulations.