How to Arrange Funerals in Singapore?

As soon as someone passes away, the immediate step is to complete legal formalities and then proceed arrange funerals in Singapore. The arrangements can vary depending upon your belief system, religion, your or the deceases’ preferences.

Legal Formalities

Firstly, the government requires you to register the death and obtain an official document certifying the demise, known as the Certificate of Cause of Death.

 

The certificate displays technical information regarding how the death occurred and is mandatory for further legal proceedings in Singapore, such as closing the deceased’s bank account, executing his will, distributing his property, etc.

If the death occurred in the hospital, you could obtain the certificate free of any charges as the doctors there will examine the body and testify for the death. But if the death occurs at home, you will still have to engage medical personnel to issue a death certificate, which you will be charged for.

 

If the cause of death is mysterious or hints at criminal contempt, the authorities might order an autopsy to investigate the cause of death.

What will you need in a funeral?

All the details and planning process you would need to know to arrange funerals in Singapore.

Religious Ceremony

You should engage appropriate religious leaders to lead the ceremony and perform the religious funeral rituals. This is to ease the following stages for the deceased and hold vital importance. You should also prepare religious items to perform the ceremony.

Body Preparation & Casket

After cleaning and dressing, the body is then put into a casket for one final look. Wooden caskets are typically used to arrange funerals in Singapore. There are different types of wood with varying price points, as well as different the materials and colour for the inner lining.

Catering & Logistics

You should keep in mind the preference of your attendants under consideration. You can also order the deceased’s favorite food items in his memory. Other items like coffee machines, fans, joss paper and other offerings should also be prepared in advance.

A Ceremonial Space

You will need a dedicated space that has appropriate arrangements for a funeral. Typically, it requires tentage to set up a funeral area with proper lighting, ventilation, and other facilities. Or you can rent an already prepared place for funerals. Engaging a funeral service provider or funeral director can be a good choice as he can help you with all the steps.

Funeral Conductors

During a funeral, it is better to have an emcee and staffs to ensure a smooth set up and complete procedure. Families and friends might not be emotionally available to attend to details so having a professional team saves the trouble. Planning can be done in advance with funeral service providers to ensure that the funeral fulfills the wishes of the deceased and the family members.

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