How To Have Serene Funerals
Funerals are among the most challenging moments in life, a time when we come face to face with loss and grief. They mark the end of a journey for a loved one, and for those left behind, they often signal the beginning of a difficult process of healing. Yet, within the sorrow and solemnity of…
The History of Funerals
Funerals have been an integral part of human culture for millennia, evolving from simple rituals to complex ceremonies that reflect our beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife. The way we honour the deceased is deeply influenced by religion, culture, and societal norms, each shaping the practices and customs we observe today. The Origins of…
Funeral Industry Jobs
Recently there has been a post on a forum that mothership reported on that talks about someone being offered a job in the funeral industry. This person mentioned that the salary offered was $8,000, even for someone with zero experience. I do not know where the source of this information came from but I would…
Managing Estate Matters Post-Funeral
Dealing with estate matters after the funeral of a loved one can be a complex and emotional process. In Singapore, the procedure involves several legal and administrative steps to ensure that the deceased’s assets are distributed according to their wishes and in compliance with the law. The following steps serve as a guide as to…
How Can Buddhist Funerals Help with Grief
Buddhism centre around the belief of impermanence whereby all things in life including life itself is constantly evolving. Nothing stays the same. Death is hence deemed as part of the natural cycle of life and ought to be accepted as it is, without resistance. Buddhist funerals has certain rituals and ceremonies in place that is…
Understanding Buddhist Funerals: A Journey of Compassion and Respect
Buddhist funerals are deeply rooted in the principles of compassion, respect, and filial piety. They are meant to honor the deceased, provide solace to the bereaved, and facilitate the journey of the soul towards in its afterlife. This article looks into the key aspects of Buddhist funerals, exploring the rituals, traditions, and underlying philosophies that…
Singapore’s Cheapest Funeral Services
With the recent news about how funeral service providers seem to be charging bereaved families haphazardly during times of grieve and stress, families are getting more cautious when they engage funeral companies to help with a funeral. This is understandable given how badly the news has portrayed the entire issue. With the increasing inflation rates…
Methods Of Body Disposal In Singapore
In singapore, the only two available methods of body disposal are the traditional methods which are cremation and burial. Cremation generally is less environmentally friendly as the process releases greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide which contributes to heavily to global warming. Burial is also not any better since the breakdown of the embalming fluids…
 3 Funeral Myths Debunked!
In my seven years as a funeral director, I’ve gathered the top three misconceptions people have about funerals. I am here to debunked these myths today. Myth number 1: Internal Organs Are Removed When A Body Is Being Embalmed Internal organs are not removed when embalming is being done on a body. A small incision…
Cremation of A Body Part
Losing a body part ( limb, toe, etc.) due to surgery or accident can be a traumatic experience. Some hospitals help to dispose the body parts as part of a mass cremation while nursing homes might not have such a service and would need you to engage a funeral director to take care of things.…
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