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Buddhist funeral services in Singapore

A dignified Buddhist funeral, with the monks, chanting and rites your family observes, arranged end to end so you can be present with your loved one rather than the arrangements.

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The short answer

We arrange complete Buddhist funerals in Singapore, from a simplified package at $4,688 to a full Buddhist funeral from $5,988 (3 days). Both include the monks' chanting, the wake and the funeral day, fully itemised with nothing hidden.

The Buddhist rites we arrange

A Buddhist funeral is calm and reflective, centred on merit and a peaceful passing. We coordinate every part:

  • Monks or nuns to chant the sutras through the wake and on the funeral day
  • The Buddhist altar, backdrop and offerings
  • Chanting at the encoffining, the final night, the funeral day and before the cremation
  • Vegetarian food offerings and the ceremonial items — joss sticks, lotus candles, the sutra blanket

What is included

Every package is fully itemised and covers the whole arrangement, so your family can grieve while we take care of everything:

  • Collection and transfer of your loved one into our care, at any hour
  • Professional embalming, dressing and encoffining
  • The casket, suited to the service you choose
  • The full wake setup — tentage, altar, backdrop, tables and seating
  • Coordination of the monks, priests or clergy for the rites
  • Flowers, candles, incense and the ceremonial items
  • The hearse and funeral-day transport
  • All permits and paperwork, with a funeral director throughout

See the full breakdown and prices on our packages page.

A dignified option for every budget

Not every family can meet the cost of a full funeral, and no one should have to choose between a proper send-off and the burden it leaves. Our simplified Buddhist package from $4,688 carries all the essential rites — a monk's chanting, a proper wake, a respectful funeral day — at a price within reach. If you would like the full ceremony, with additional monks and a premium setup, the full package is $5,988. We will guide you to what is right for your family.

Common questions

How much does a Buddhist funeral cost in Singapore?

A simplified Buddhist funeral with Funeral Services Singapore starts from $4,688, and a full Buddhist funeral with the complete rites from $5,988, both for a three-day wake. Every item is itemised, with nothing hidden.

What happens at a Buddhist funeral?

Monks or nuns chant sutras through the wake and on the funeral day to guide the departed toward a peaceful rebirth. The wake is held over one, three or five days, followed by the funeral and cremation.

How many monks are included?

The simplified package includes one monk per chanting session — at the encoffining, the final night, the funeral day and before the cremation. Additional monks can be arranged if your family wishes.

Can a Buddhist wake be held at a void deck?

Yes. We set up Buddhist wakes at HDB void decks, funeral parlours or private homes, including the altar, tentage, seating and the full arrangement.

Is a Buddhist funeral vegetarian?

Food offerings at the chanting sessions are vegetarian, in keeping with Buddhist practice. Refreshments for guests are arranged to your family’s preference.

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