When many people think about planning for their death, things like writing a will come to mind. Some would also take the step to talk to a funeral director about making funeral arrangements based on their wishes. It’s not easy to think about death, let alone plan for...
Grief affects the way we feel, and it disrupts the way we work and carry on with our lives. Every individual who experiences loss needs time to grieve and heal. Sometimes, even twelve months after the funeral service has passed, it may still feel as if everything just...
With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, funeral arrangements and services have been severely affected. The enforcement of safe distancing measures means there won’t be large gatherings in funeral services as it used to be before. While the Circuit Breaker measures have...
Many people take the effort to plan big events like birthday parties and family vacations but they tend to fall short when it comes to thinking ahead about their own funerals. And it’s understandable – talking about pre-planning your own funeral arrangements can be an...
Whether you’re a family member, a friend or an acquaintance, the day of a funeral can be difficult for many people. And saying goodbye to someone is never easy. If you’ve just been informed of a death and wish to attend the funeral services, you may be wondering if...
Most of us have little experience in organising funerals, and this is already an emotional and difficult process. Navigating these uncharted waters can be manageable with the guide of a funeral director. They can arrange for funeral services in a professional manner...
If you know a close friend or relative who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one, it’s important to support them through the grieving process. This is the time where loneliness and solitude can creep in, so it is important for them to feel like they can...
When a loved one dies, the next step after the funeral service is to handle various legal matters such as insurance and administration of assets. But what happens to their social media accounts? For some people, it can be a jarring experience to come across the...
Every society marks significant occasions through rituals. We hold parties to mark birthdays, weddings and graduations. Even simple and personal occasions, like getting good exam grades or a new job, can be celebrated by a special family dinner. Therefore, it’s no...
There are many differences for funeral customs in Singapore amongst the various religions and cultures. This can be seen in the manner funeral services are held, right down to the dressing etiquette for funeral visitors and bereaved family members. For example, people...
