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

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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