Ancestral tablets have been used in Chinese religious folklore for over centuries now. As the name suggests, ancestral or ancestor tablets were used to venerate the dead. They’re also a reminder of the deeds and significance they’ve had in temporal life....
The lifestyle and customs of different religions, and by extension, the religious funeral service, would vary according to their core values and beliefs. In particular, the Soka Gakkai is a Japanese religious movement with its roots in Nichiren Buddhism. Although it...
Exhumation or disinterment is the process of unearthing buried human remains from the earth. In Singapore, an exhumation may be done following revised laws on burial grounds. The New Burial Policy introduced in 1998 states that a burial ground remains valid only for...
Singapore is home to a variety of cultures and, consequently, religious beliefs as well. Two of the more common religions in the country are Taoism and Buddhism. At a glance, their practices and beliefs have similarities that are indistinguishable. However,...
Don’t know what to expect at a catholic funeral? When experiencing anything new, such as a Catholic funeral, it is natural to feel some trepidation; this is especially true when the new experience includes the loss of a loved one. Our job as a funeral home is...
Planning funeral services for the passing of a loved one is never a simple affair. Family members want to ensure the remains of their dearly departed are in a respectable final resting place. Part of this affair is choosing the right columbarium by which they can...
