How Many Monks Should I Have For A Buddhist Funeral?
How Many Monks Should I Have For A Buddhist Funeral? In ancient past, funerals are a grand affair and the more the number of monks chanting at a Buddhist Funeral, the better it is deemed to be. Today, it is common to see only one monk doing the chanting at a Buddhist Funeral and people…
Buddhist Funerals Today
Buddhist Funerals Today Buddhists and Taoist Funeral rites are often more complex and this can be seen by the sheer number of items involved in a typical Buddhist and Taoist wake setting. Today we will talk about how Buddhist Funerals have evolved overtime. In the past, people are more superstitious and a lot of things…
Is Cremation or Burials Preferred For Singapore Buddhist Funerals?
Is Cremation or Burials Preferred For Singapore Buddhist Funerals? Unbeknownst to most of us, cremation holds a significance in Buddhist Funerary Rites and is preferred over burials in many Buddhism. Cremation carries both symbolic and spiritual associations with regards to Buddhism. Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust Buddhists like the concept of cremation where the…
Singapore Best Funeral Services
Singapore Best Funeral Services To make the shortlisting process easier for you, we have come up with this list of companies to serve as a guide to choosing a Funeral Service Provider in Singapore. Two key metrics are used for comparing the companies namely price and quality. Price Price is tangible and measured in terms…
Difference Between A Christian And Catholic Funeral
What Is The Difference Between A Christian And Catholic Funeral? Funeral Packages In Singapore, a Catholic and Christian funeral can seem like the same especially since they both have the same historical roots. However, there are subtle differences and it would definitely do you well to be able to know them – for your general…
Funeral Process – Part One
Funeral Process Funeral Packages What happens after we receive a phone call from you asking us to handle the funeral of someone you love when he or she passes away? Seamless Sharing Process Some people would term it as selling or doing sales but at Harmony Funeral Care, we believe in first sharing what we…
Route Lamps in Buddhist and Taoist Funerals
Route Lamps In Buddhist and Taoist Funerals Funeral Packages Route lamps are commonly seen tied to the gantry exits of housing development board (HDB) flats in Singapore. Route lamps which can be seen above are used only for Buddhist and Taoist funerals in Singapore. You will never see these in a Christian and Catholic funeral.…
Can a pregnant lady attend funerals?
Can a pregnant lady attend funerals? Funeral Packages During pregnancy, the mother is going through vast hormonal changes and can be extremely vulnerable during this period of time. Having to go through a bereavement during this sensitive time does not help make it easier. For Christians, Catholics and Free-Thinkers, there is not much taboo for…
Why is a pearl placed on the mouth of a decedent for Buddhist and Taoist Funerals?
Why is a pearl placed on the mouth of a decedent for Buddhist and Taoist Funerals? Funeral Packages A pearl is usually placed on the mouth of a decedent for Buddhist and Taoist Funerals. Traditionally, this pearl has a twofold purpose. Firstly, it is to light the way for the decedent in the afterlife as…
FAQS on Embalming
FAQS on Embalming Funeral Packages What Happens To A Body After Death? When we die, our bodies will undergo decomposition. In Singapore, major hospitals would have a mortuary where limited bodies can be refrigerated. Nursing homes on the other hand, would have no body storage facilities and would require the body to be collected by…
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