Buddhist Funeral Services Singapore | Compassionate & Traditional Send-Offs

Complete Buddhist funeral packages with professional chanting services, quality caskets, and dignified hearse transfers - guiding families through meaningful 3-7 day ceremonies

Buddhist Funeral Traditions in Singapore

When a loved one passes, Buddhist families in Singapore seek funeral services that honor sacred traditions while providing practical support. Our Buddhist funeral packages combine ritual precision with compassionate care, covering everything from Buddhist casket selection to monk chanting sessions and ceremonial Buddhist hearse transfers. Whether you require a 3-day basic ceremony or extended 7-day rites, we ensure every sutra chant, food offering, and funeral procession aligns with Mahayana or Theravada traditions.

Complete Buddhist Funeral Packages (2025 Rates)

What’s Included in Our Basic Buddhist Funeral Package?

1. Embalming & Casket

  • Collection & Transportation of Deceased

  • 4 Sided Half Glass Cremation Casket

  • Embalming & Makeup Service

  • Mandai Cremation Fee & Ash Collection Service

2. Preparation of Funeral Venue

  • Tentages & Carpets

  • 10 Round Tables, 100 Chairs & 15 Square Tables & 6 Fans, Aircooler

  • Safe Box & Condolence Record Book

  • Buddhist Backdrop & Buddha Setup

  • 1 Floral Frame with 4 Fresh Table Flowers ( Altar & Buddha)

  • 10R Photo Enlargement with 6 Passport Size Photos

3. Buddhist Chanting Service & Prayer Offerings

  • Buddhist Chanting on Encoffin Day ( Day 1)

  • 3 Session of Buddhist Chanting on Last Evening

  • Funeral & Cremation site Chanting on Funeral Day

  • 3 Sets of Food offerings ( Encoffin Day , Last evening , Funeral Day )

  • 1 Set of Buddha Offerings

4. Ceremonial Prayer Items

  • Buddhist Blanket & Pearl for Deceased

  • Mourning Badges

  • Funeral Notice (Obituary)

  • Prayers & Joss material

  • Ash Collection Materials

5. Toilet & Refreshments

  • Mobile Toilet

  • Standing Fridge

  • Mineral water / Sweet packet drinks / Sweet & Snacks

6. Funeral Day

  • Professional Service Team (Full Suit)

  • 45 Seater Bus Transportation (Round Trip)

  • Buddhist Hearse

  • Gift bags & Small Towels for Guest doing send off

7. After Care Service

  • Floral Water Setup Station outside wake venue

  • Post Funeral Customary Prayer Advise

Package Rates:

  • 3-Day Buddhist Funeral Package: $6,088

  • 5-Day Buddhist Funeral Package: $6,688

  • Any dditional wake days: $300/day

Not Inclusive of Funeral Attire, Buffet Catering, Niches,Marble Plaques & Urn, Paper Products (Incense Papers,Paper House , Paper Car, Paper Dolls), Sea Burial, Inland Ash Scattering Services

Selecting a Buddhist Casket: Simplicity, Respect, and Symbolism

In Buddhist funeral traditions, the choice of a casket often reflects principles of simplicity, impermanence, and respect for the deceased. At Funeral Home Team, we offer a thoughtful selection of caskets designed to align with these values, providing a dignified resting place for your loved one.

Considerations for Buddhist Caskets:

Our funeral directors are available to assist you in selecting a Buddhist casket that honors your loved one's journey and adheres to the spiritual practices of your tradition.

  • Our range includes caskets crafted from natural woods, often with minimalist designs that emphasize purity and unadorned beauty. While elaborate decorations are typically avoided, subtle engravings or traditional motifs may be incorporated.

  • The casket serves as a temporary vessel for the deceased, facilitating the transition. We can discuss how different casket choices reflect various Buddhist philosophical tenets.

  • While simplicity is key, we offer options for interior linings and basic adornments that respect Buddhist customs and personal preferences, ensuring comfort and dignity.

  • For families mindful of environmental impact, we can guide you through options for eco-friendly or biodegradable caskets that align with a compassionate approach to earthly return.

The Buddhist Hearse: A Respectful Journey to the Final Resting Place

The hearse plays a significant role in the funeral procession, symbolizing the respectful conveyance of the deceased to their final resting place. For Buddhist funerals, Funeral Home Team provides hearses that ensure a serene and dignified journey, reflecting the solemnity and reverence of the occasion.

Our Buddhist Hearse Services Include:

We understand the importance of every detail in a Buddhist funeral. Our hearse services are designed to provide a tranquil and honorable final journey for your loved one, allowing families to focus on remembrance and spiritual reflection.

  • We provide modern, well-maintained hearses that offer a peaceful and respectful passage for your loved one. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth and timely journey.

  • While Buddhist hearses typically maintain a respectful simplicity, arrangements can be made for subtle floral adornments or traditional Buddhist symbols to be placed on or within the hearse, in accordance with family wishes and religious customs.

  • Our team meticulously coordinates the hearse's role within the funeral procession, ensuring it moves in harmony with the accompanying vehicles and mourners, adhering to the planned route and schedule.

  • Our trained personnel handle the transfer of the casket to and from the hearse with the utmost care and reverence, respecting all Buddhist protocols.

Buddhist Burial Service: Honoring Tradition and Earthly Return

For those who choose burial in accordance with their beliefs or family traditions, Funeral Home Team provides compassionate and respectful Buddhist burial services. While cremation is widely practiced, burial remains a significant option for many, symbolizing a return to the earth and a connection to ancestral roots. Our services ensure that every aspect of the burial process aligns with Buddhist principles, offering a serene and dignified farewell.

Key Aspects of Our Buddhist Burial Service:

Our team is dedicated to upholding the sanctity of Buddhist traditions while providing comprehensive support during this challenging time. We ensure that the burial service is conducted with the utmost reverence, allowing families to honor their loved one's life and spiritual path.

  • We facilitate all necessary Buddhist rites and prayers at the graveside, led by monks or religious officiants, to guide the deceased's spirit and offer blessings for their journey.

  • A range of caskets suitable for Buddhist burial, emphasizing simplicity and natural materials, is available. We can guide families in selecting a casket that respects both tradition and personal preference.

  • Assistance with securing a suitable burial plot in accordance with local regulations and family wishes, whether in a public or private cemetery.

  • Coordination of the graveside ceremony, including prayers, chanting, and the final committal, ensuring a peaceful and meaningful farewell.

  • Guidance on post-burial customs, memorial services, and ongoing spiritual practices to support the grieving family.

Why Families Trust Our Buddhist Funeral Services

  • Our monks and funeral directors ensure proper execution of:

    • 49-day soul journey guidance

    • Merit-transferring chants (Pali/Sanskrit)

    • Karma-conscious offerings and prayers

  • No hidden costs for core services like:

    • Buddhist casket (basic to premium options)

    • Funeral hearse with ceremonial decorations

    • Chanting sessions (extendable upon request)

  • 24/7 support for:

    • Death certificate paperwork

    • Cremation/burial permits

    • Obituary notices in Lianhe Zaobao

Buddhist Funeral Customs Explained

1. Wake Period (3-7 Days)

The extended wake allows:

  • Time for distant relatives to pay respects

  • Multiple chanting sessions to purify karma

  • Community support through shared prayers

2. Key Rituals

  • Encoffining: Sanctified placement in the Buddhist casket

  • Daily Offerings: Incense, fruits, and vegetarian meals

  • Final Send-Off: Family bows as the Buddhist hearse departs

3. Post-Funeral Practices

  • 49-day mourning period with periodic prayers

  • Avoidance of celebratory events

  • Ash placement in columbarium or charity sea scattering

FAQs About Buddhist Funerals in Singapore

  • A: Basic packages start at $6,088 (3 days). Costs rise with extended wakes, premium caskets, or additional chanting.

  • A: Yes. Wear white/black attire, observe silence during chants, and follow the family’s lead when offering incense.

  • A: Longer wakes allow more prayer merit accumulation, especially beneficial if the deceased had sudden/unpeaceful passing.

  • A: Ceremonial vehicle with flower wreaths, ancestral tablet placement, and route planning for auspicious timing.

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