Buddhist Funeral in Singapore

Personalised Buddhist Funeral Package Details
3-Day Buddhist Funeral Package
$5688
4-Day Buddhist Funeral Package
$5988
5-Day Buddhist Funeral Package
$6288
Manpower & Preparation
1. Professional Funeral Operations Service Team
- Transfer from hospital or home
- Transport to our embalming facilities
- Transport of coffin to place of wake
- Professional funeral team on funeral day
2. 24/7 Customer Service Support
3. Administrative Support
- Application for permit to cremate/bury
- Booking of cremation slot
- Creation of e-obituary
4. Professional Embalming, Dressing and Makeup
Preparation of Wake
5. Basic Casket
6. Buddhist Funeral Decoration
7. Standard Tentage
- Void deck enclosure (1 unit)
- Round tables – (10 units)
- Square tables – (15 units)
- Chairs (100 units)
- Standing fan (6 units)
- Curtains & carpeting in the casket area
- General lighting
8. Complimentary Air Cooler in Enclosure
9. Photo Enlargement Service
- 1 Enlarged Photo with 10″ x 12″ wooden frame
- Passport-sized photo (6 pcs)
10. Floral Arrangements
- Floral photo wreath (1 unit)
- Floral arrangement – altar table (2 units)
- Small table arrangement – guest tables
11. Condolence Book and Safe Box
12. Buddhist Blanket
Funeral Day Service
13. Buddhist Monk Prayer Services 1-1-1 (弥陀经)
- Encoffining, final night, and funeral day
14. Vegetarian Food
- Encoffining, final night, and funeral day
15. 1 Set of Buddha’s Fruit Offerings
16. Joss Praying Items Package
17. Air-conditioned Bus – 45 Seater (1 unit)
18. Funeral Hearse
19. Cleansing Floral Water on Funeral Day
20. Ash Collection Service
What to Expect During a Buddhist Funeral Service in Singapore
The Wake, Funeral Ceremony, and Final Committal
Buddhist Rituals
Religious Customs
Grief and Bereavement Support
Why Families Trust Us for
Buddhist Funeral Services?


With over three decades of experience, we at Endearing Funeral Services are deeply committed to providing exceptional care and unwavering support during your time of need. Our hands-on approach, marked by genuine compassion, unwavering integrity, and quiet strength, ensures that every aspect of the Buddhist funeral is handled with the utmost respect and attention to detail.
Additionally, our team’s heartfelt empathy and professional expertise work in harmony to ease the burden on families navigating this challenging period. You are not alone at Endearing Funeral; we are here to support you at every turn.
We also believe in transparent pricing, and our long-standing positive testimonials, heartfelt referrals, and strong community reputation speak volumes about the trust placed in us to ensure your loved one’s final farewell is handled with the utmost dignity and care.
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Personalized Buddhist Funeral Packages
3 Days Funeral Package
- $5688
1. Professional Funeral Operations Service Team
- Transfer from hospital or home
- Transport to our embalming facilities
- Transport of coffin to place of wake
- Professional funeral team on funeral day
2. 24/7 Customer Service Support
3. Administrative Support
- Application for permit to cremate/bury
- Booking of cremation slot
- Creating e-obituary
4. Professional Embalming, Dressing and Makeup
5. Basic Casket
6. Buddhist Funeral Decoration
7. Standard Tentage (for Void Deck Package)
- Void deck enclosure (1 unit)
- Round tables – (10 units)
- Square tables – (15 units)
- Chairs (100 units)
- Standing fan (6 units)
- Curtain & Carpet in casket area
- General lighting
8. Complimentary Air Cooler in Enclosure
9. Photo Enlargement Service
- 1 Enlarged Photo with 10″ x 12″ wooden frame
- Passport-sized photo (6 pcs)
10. Floral Arrangements
- Floral photo wreath (1 unit)
- Floral arrangement – altar table (2 units)
- Small table arrangement – guest tables
11. Condolence Book and Safe Box
12. Buddhist Blanket
13. Buddhist Monk Prayer Services 1-1-1 (弥陀经)
- Encoffining, Final night, and Funeral day
14. Vegetarian Food Offerings
- Encoffining, Final night, and Funeral day
15. 1 set of Buddha’s Fruit Offerings
16. Joss Praying Items Package
17. Air-conditioned Bus – 45 Seater (1 unit)
18. Funeral Hearse
19. Cleansing Floral Water on Funeral Day
20. Ash Collection Service
* Excluding in-land ash scattering at Garden of Peace
4 Days Funeral Package
- $5988
1. Professional Funeral Operations Service Team
- Transfer from hospital or home
- Transport to our embalming facilities
- Transport of coffin to place of wake
- Professional funeral team on funeral day
2. 24/7 Customer Service Support
3. Administrative Support
- Application for permit to cremate/bury
- Booking of cremation slot
- Creating e-obituary
4. Professional Embalming, Dressing and Makeup
5. Basic Casket
6. Buddhist Funeral Decoration
7. Standard Tentage (for Void Deck Package)
- Void deck enclosure (1 unit)
- Round tables – (10 units)
- Square tables – (15 units)
- Chairs (100 units)
- Standing fan (6 units)
- Curtain & Carpet in casket area
- General lighting
8. Complimentary Air Cooler in Enclosure
9. Photo Enlargement Service
- 1 Enlarged Photo with 10″ x 12″ wooden frame
- Passport-sized photo (6 pcs)
10. Floral Arrangements
- Floral photo wreath (1 unit)
- Floral arrangement – altar table (2 units)
- Small table arrangement – guest tables
11. Condolence Book and Safe Box
12. Buddhist Blanket
13. Buddhist Monk Prayer Services 1-1-1 (弥陀经)
- Encoffining, Final night, and Funeral day
14. Vegetarian Food Offerings
- Encoffining, Final night, and Funeral day
15. 1 set of Buddha’s Fruit Offerings
16. Joss Praying Items Package
17. Air-conditioned Bus – 45 Seater (1 unit)
18. Funeral Hearse
19. Cleansing Floral Water on Funeral Day
20. Ash Collection Service
* Excluding in-land ash scattering at Garden of Peace
5 Days Buddhist Funeral Package
- $6288
1. Professional Funeral Operations Service Team
- Transfer from hospital or home
- Transport to our embalming facilities
- Transport of coffin to place of wake
- Professional funeral team on funeral day
2. 24/7 Customer Service Support
3. Administrative Support
- Application for permit to cremate/bury
- Booking of cremation slot
- Creating e-obituary
4. Professional Embalming, Dressing and Makeup
5. Basic Casket
6. Buddhist Funeral Decoration
7. Standard Tentage (for Void Deck Package)
- Void deck enclosure (1 unit)
- Round tables – (10 units)
- Square tables – (15 units)
- Chairs (100 units)
- Standing fan (6 units)
- Curtain & Carpet in casket area
- General lighting
8. Complimentary Air Cooler in Enclosure
9. Photo Enlargement Service
- 1 Enlarged Photo with 10″ x 12″ wooden frame
- Passport-sized photo (6 pcs)
10. Floral Arrangements
- Floral photo wreath (1 unit)
- Floral arrangement – altar table (2 units)
- Small table arrangement – guest tables
11. Condolence Book and Safe Box
12. Buddhist Blanket
13. Buddhist Monk Prayer Services 1-1-1 (弥陀经)
- Encoffining, Final night, and Funeral day
14. Vegetarian Food Offerings
- Encoffining, Final night, and Funeral day
15. 1 set of Buddha’s Fruit Offerings
16. Joss Praying Items Package
17. Air-conditioned Bus – 45 Seater (1 unit)
18. Funeral Hearse
19. Cleansing Floral Water on Funeral Day
20. Ash Collection Service
* Excluding in-land ash scattering at Garden of Peace
Personalized Buddhist Funeral Packages
3 days Buddhist Sangha Package with Tentage for $6,000
Embalming Handling & Encoffin Service
1. Collection of Deceased
2. Professional Embalming & Make Up
3. Cremation Fee & Ashes Collection Services
– Only applicable for Mandai Crematorium
4. Basic Casket
Preparation of Memorial Ceremony
5. Wake
– Void Deck Enclosure
– Round Table – 10 Units
– Square Table – 15 Units
– Chairs – 100 Units
– General Lighting
6. Information Signage
7. Floral Arrangement – Chrysanthemums
– Floral Photo Wreath
– Altar Table Arrangement
– Guest Table Arrangement
8. Photo Enlargement
– 1 Large Photo with 10’x12″ Wooden Frame
– 6 Passport size photos
9. Dignified Buddhist Altar Setup Up
10. Buddhist Blanket
11. Condolence Donation Book
Coordination of Funeral Service & Memorial Ceremony
12. Professional Service Team
13. Buddhist Prayer Service (1 Monk)
Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
14. Vegetarian Offering
Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
15. Buddha Offerings – 1 Set
16. Incense, Candles & Other Prayer Items
17. Chiller
Funeral Procession Service
18. Hearse – 1 Trip
19. Air Conditioned Bus for 45 Pax – 1 Unit
20. Towel Souvenirs for Guest – 50 Units
After Care Service
21. Flower Water
Every Additional Day of Wake – $500
3 days Buddhist Sangha Package Without Accommodation: $5,000
Embalming Handling & Encoffin Service
1. Collection of Deceased
2. Professional Embalming & Make Up
3. Cremation Fee & Ashes Collection Services
– Only applicable for Mandai Crematorium
4. Basic Casket
Preparation of Memorial Ceremony
5. Information Signage
6. Floral Arrangement – Chrysanthemums
– Floral Photo Wreath
– Altar Table Arrangement
– Guest Table Arrangement
7. Photo Enlargement
– 1 Large Photo with 10’x12″ Wooden Frame
– 6 Passport size photos
8. Dignified Buddhist Altar Setup Up
9. Buddhist Blanket
10. Condolence Donation Book
Coordination of Funeral Service & Memorial Ceremony
11. Professional Service Team
12. Buddhist Prayer Service (1 Monk)
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
13. Vegetarian Offering
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
14. Buddha Offerings – 1 Set
15. Incense, Candles & Other Prayer Items
Funeral Procession Service
16. Hearse – 1 Trip
17. Air Conditioned Bus for 45 Pax – 1 Unit
18. Towel Souvenirs for Guest – 50 Units
After Care Service
19. Flower Water
Every Additional Day of Wake – $200
3 days Buddhist Sangha Package with Tentage for $10,000
Embalming Handling & Encoffin Service
1. Collection of Deceased
2. Professional Embalming & Make Up
3. Cremation Fees & Ashes Collection Services
– Only applicable for Mandai Crematorium
4. Comfort Casket
Preparation of Memorial Ceremony
5. Wake (Void Deck with Full drapery)
– Void Deck Enclosure
– Curtain & Carpet
– Round Table – 10 Units
– Square Table – 15 Units
– Chairs – 100 Units
– Fans – 6 Units
– General Lightning
– Table Cloth and Chair Cloth
6. Information Signage
7. Floral Arrangement – Chrysanthemums
– Floral Photo Wreath
– Altar Table Arrangement
– Buddha Table Arrangement
– Guest Table Arrangement
– Floral for Funeral Send Off
8. Photo Enlargement
– 1 Large Photo with 10’x12″ Wooden Frame
– 6 Passport size photos
9. Dignified Buddhist Altar Set Up
10. Buddhist Blanket
11. Condolence Donation Book
12. Mourning Garments in S/M/L – 24 pieces
Coordination of Funeral Service & Memorial Ceremony
13. Professional Service Team
14. Buddhist Prayer Service (1 Monk)
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
15. Vegetarian Offering
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
16. Buddha Offerings – 1 Set
17. Incense, Candles & Other Prayer Items
18.Drinks and Snacks
– Bottled Drinking Water – 10 cartons
– Packet Drinks – 5 cartons
– Snacks & Accessories
19. Coffee Machine – 6 Flavors
20. Chiller – 1 Unit
21. Buffet Style Catering – 30 pax
22. Night Service Attendant (Final Night) – 2 pax
Funeral Procession Service
23. Dignified Hearse – 1 Trip
24. Air Conditioned Bus for 45 Pax – 1 Unit
25. Orange Souvenirs for Drivers – 10 Units
26. Towel Souvenirs for Guest
27. Fruit Basket for Family – 1 Unit
After Care Service
28. Flower Water
Every Additional Day of Wake – $600
3 days Buddhist Sangha Package Without Accommodation: $9,000
Embalming Handling & Encoffin Service
1. Collection of Deceased
2. Professional Embalming & Make Up
3. Cremation Fees & Ashes Collection Services
– Only applicable for Mandai Crematorium
4. Comfort Casket
Preparation of Memorial Ceremony
5. Information Signage
6. Floral Arrangement – Chrysanthemums
– Floral Photo Wreath
– Altar Table Arrangement
– Buddha Table Arrangement
– Guest Table Arrangement
– Floral for Funeral Send Off
7. Photo Enlargement
– 1 Large Photo with 10’x12″ Wooden Frame
– 6 Passport size photos
8. Dignified Buddhist Altar Set Up
9. Buddhist Blanket
10. Condolence Donation Book
11. Mourning Garment in S/M/L – 24 pieces
Coordination of Funeral Service & Memorial Ceremony
12. Professional Service Team
13. Buddhist Prayer Service – 1 Monk
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
14. Vegetarian Offering
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
15. Buddha Offerings – 1 Set
16. Incense, Candles & Other Prayer Items
17. Drinks and Snacks
– Bottled Drinking Water – 10 cartons
– packet Drinks – 5 cartons
– Snacks & Accessories
18. Coffee Machine – 6 flavors
19. Buffet Style Catering – 30pax
20. Night Service Attendant (Final Night) – 2 pax
Funeral Procession Service
21. Dignified Hearse – 1 Trip
22. Air Conditioned Bus for 45 Pax – 1 Unit
23. Orange Souvenirs for Drivers – 10 Units
24. Towel Souvenirs for Guests
25. Fruit Basket for Family – 1 Unit
After Care Service
26. Flower Water
Every Additional Day of Wake – $200
3 days Buddhist Sangha Package with Tentage for $16,000
Embalming Handling & Encoffin Service
1. Collection of Deceased
2. Professional Embalming & Make Up
3. Cremation Fees & Ashes Collection Services
– Only applicable for Mandai Crematorium
4. Supreme Longevity Robe/Suit
5. Premium Casket
Preparation of Memorial Ceremony
6. Wake
– Void Deck Enclosure
– Curtain & Carpet
– Round Table – 10 Units
– Square Table – 15 Units
– Chairs – 100 Units
– Fans – 6 Units
– General Lighting
– Table Cloth and Chair Cloth
7. Air cooler – 2 units
8. Information Signage
9. Floral Arrangement – Chrysanthemums & Roses
– Floral Photo Wreath
– Altar Table Arrangement
– Buddha Table Arrangement
– Casket Top Arrangement
– Casket Surround Flower
– Guest Table Arrangement
– Floral for Funeral Send Off
10. Photo Enlargement
– 1 Large Photo with 10″x12″ Wooden Frame
– 6 Passport size photos
11. Dignified Buddhist Altar Set Up
12. Reception Table Set Up
13. Buddhist Blanket
14. Condolence Donation Book
15. Mourning Garments in S/M/L – 30 pieces
Coordination of Funeral Service & Memorial Ceremony
16. Professional Service Team with Eulogy
17. Buddhist Prayer Service (1 – 3 – 1 Monk)
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
18. Vegetarian Offering
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
19. Buddha Offerings – 1 Set
20. Incense, Candles & Other Prayer Items
21. Drinks & Snacks
– Bottled Drinking Water – 15 cartons
– Packet Drinks – 10 cartons
– Snacks & Accessories
22. Coffee Machine – 6 Flavors
23. Chiller – 1 unit
24. Gourmet Buffet Style Catering – 60 pax
25. Night Service Attendant – 2 nights (2 pax/night)
Funeral Procession Service
26. Dignified Premium Hearse – 1 Trip
27. Air Conditioned Bus for 45 Pax – 1 Unit
28. Orange Souvenirs for Drivers – 10 Units
29. Towel Souvenirs for Guests
30. Light Refreshments
31. Fruit Basket for Family – 1 unit
After Care Service
32. Flower Water
33. Memories Collage
Every Additional Day of Wake – $800
3 days Buddhist Sangha Package Without Accommodation: $15,000
Embalming Handling & Encoffin Service
1. Collection of Deceased
2. Professional Embalming & Make Up
3. Cremation Fees & Ashes Collection Services
– Only applicable for Mandai Crematorium
4. Supreme Longevity Robe/Suit
5. Premium Casket
Preparation of Memorial Ceremony
6. Information Signage
7. Floral Arrangement – Chrysanthemums & Roses
– Floral Photo Wreath
– Altar Table Arrangement
– Buddha Table Arrangement
– Casket Top Arrangement
– Guest Table Arrangement
– Floral for Funeral Send Off
8. Photo Enlargement
– 1 Large Photo with 10’x12″ Wooden Frame
– 6 Passport size photos
9. Dignified Buddhist Altar Set Up
11. Reception Table Set Up
10. Buddhist Blanket
12. Condolence Donation Book
13. Mourning Garments in S/M/L – 30 pieces
Coordination of Funeral Service & Memorial Ceremony
14. Professional Service Team with Eulogy
15. Buddhist Prayer Service (1 – 3 – 1 Monk)
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
16. Vegetarian Offering
– Encoffinment – Final Night – Funeral
17. Buddha Offerings – 1 Set
18. Incense, Candles & Other Prayer Items
19. Drinks & Snacks
– Bottled Drinking Water – 15 cartons
– packet Drinks – 10 cartons
– Snacks & Accessories
20. Coffee Machine – 6 flavors
21. Gourmet Buffet Style Catering – 60 pax
22. Night Service Attendant – 2 Nights (2 pax/night)
Funeral Procession Service
23. Dignified Premium Hearse – 1 Trip
24. Air Conditioned Bus for 45 Pax – 1 Unit
25. Orange Souvenirs for Drivers – 10 Units
26. Towel Souvenirs for Guests
27. Light Refreshments
28. Fruit Basket for Family – 1 Unit
After Care Service
29. Flower Water
30. Memories Collage
Every Additional Day of Wake – $200
What is a Buddhist Funeral?
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Key Differences Between Buddhist Burial and Cremation
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How is it Conducted?
Cremation
- Held at one of three crematoriums: Mandai, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, or Tse Tho Aum Temple.
- At Mandai, a 30-minute session in the viewing hall includes chanting, eulogies, or time for farewells before the coffin is sent to the cremator.
- Family members bid farewell as the coffin enters the cremator.
Burial
- Held at one of three crematoriums: Mandai, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, or Tse Tho Aum Temple.
- At Mandai, a 30-minute session in the viewing hall includes chanting, eulogies, or time for farewells before the coffin is sent to the cremator.
- Family members bid farewell as the coffin enters the cremator.
- Refreshments are provided downstairs before departure.
Practical Considerations
Cremation
- Offers a quicker, space-efficient option with ashes placed in a columbarium or scattered.
Burial
- Requires a designated plot in a cemetery and ongoing maintenance.
- Burial plots are exposed to natural elements such as sun, wind, and rain, which can affect the condition over time.
Cremation and Burial Options
Cremation
- Involves monk chanting, prayers, and offerings, followed by the cremation and collection of ashes.
Involves monk chanting, prayers, and offerings, followed by the cremation and collection of ashes. Following the cremation, the ashes are carefully collected and can be respectfully placed in a columbarium niche or scattered, often after a final series of rites and blessings.
Cremation costs can vary depending on the location, type of columbarium niche, and plaque design.
Burial
- Includes similar rituals, but with the added element of burying personal items or symbolic objects.
Includes similar rituals, but with the added element of burying personal items or symbolic objects. Burials will also require a designated plot in a cemetery and ongoing maintenance.
Burial costs typically include the price of the plot and ongoing upkeep fees, in addition to funeral service expenses. This will vary depending on the cemetery location and the size of the plot.
Sacred Rituals in a Buddhist Funeral Ceremony
Monk Chanting
Body Preparation
Altar Offerings
Funeral Ceremonies on Specific Days
Common Buddhist Funeral Etiquette
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Buddhist Funeral Traditions & Etiquette
Funeral Traditions
Etiquette
Family Participation
Monetary Contributions
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our
Buddhist Funeral Packages
What is a Buddhist funeral?
What does a Buddhist funeral package include?
What are the typical costs of a Buddhist funeral in Singapore?
Can I customise the Buddhist funeral package?
Yes, we understand that each family has unique needs and preferences. We offer personalised options and encourage you to contact us to discuss how we can tailor our affordable funeral packages to best honour your loved one. Besides traditional Buddhist funeral services, we also provide options like direct cremation.
How is a Buddhist funeral conducted?
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What rituals are performed during a Buddhist funeral?
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