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Dragon Boat Festival: The Meaning Behind Rice Dumplings (Zongzi), Duanwujie, and the Traditions We Still Celebrate Today

Dragon Boat Festival: The Meaning Behind Rice D...

Every year on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, families across the world celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwujie (端午节). For many...

Dragon Boat Festival: The Meaning Behind Rice D...

Every year on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, families across the world celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwujie (端午节). For many...

Attending a Taoist Funeral in Singapore: A Guest’s Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Attending a Taoist Funeral in Singapore: A Gues...

A guide from the team at Unity Casket At Unity Casket, we have supported Taoist families across Singapore for over two decades. One thing we hear consistently from guests is that...

Attending a Taoist Funeral in Singapore: A Gues...

A guide from the team at Unity Casket At Unity Casket, we have supported Taoist families across Singapore for over two decades. One thing we hear consistently from guests is that...

Why Certain Traditional Chinese Festivals Spur More People to Plan Their Funerals

Why Certain Traditional Chinese Festivals Spur ...

For many Chinese families in Singapore, the absence of a loved one can feel especially heavy during certain festivities held in remembrance of the dearly departed. These include the Qingming Festival,...

Why Certain Traditional Chinese Festivals Spur ...

For many Chinese families in Singapore, the absence of a loved one can feel especially heavy during certain festivities held in remembrance of the dearly departed. These include the Qingming Festival,...

How Inland Ash Scattering Works in Singapore

How Inland Ash Scattering Works in Singapore

In Singapore, where space is limited, many families are choosing inland ash scattering as a meaningful way to honour loved ones. The Garden of Peace offers a designated space for...

How Inland Ash Scattering Works in Singapore

In Singapore, where space is limited, many families are choosing inland ash scattering as a meaningful way to honour loved ones. The Garden of Peace offers a designated space for...

A Guide to Inland Ash Scattering at Singapore’s Garden of Peace

A Guide to Inland Ash Scattering at Singapore’s...

In Singapore, where space is limited, families are increasingly looking to alternative memorial options that honour loved ones respectfully and sustainably. One unique option is inland ash scattering at the...

A Guide to Inland Ash Scattering at Singapore’s...

In Singapore, where space is limited, families are increasingly looking to alternative memorial options that honour loved ones respectfully and sustainably. One unique option is inland ash scattering at the...

Choosing the Right Christian Funeral Package in Singapore for Your Loved One

Choosing the Right Christian Funeral Package in...

Planning a funeral can be a difficult process, and selecting the right Christian funeral package in Singapore is an essential step to ensure a respectful and faith centred farewell. In...

Choosing the Right Christian Funeral Package in...

Planning a funeral can be a difficult process, and selecting the right Christian funeral package in Singapore is an essential step to ensure a respectful and faith centred farewell. In...

Immediate Assistance & First Steps

What should I do immediately after a loved one passes away?

  1. Contact us for immediate assistance and step-by-step guidance. 
  2. Have a doctor determine cause of death and certify the death online to obtain the death certificate. 
  3. Prepare the deceased’s and next-of-kin’s NRIC for the booking of wake venue.
  4. Prepare a set of the deceased’s clothes and a photo for us to edit and enlarge.

Are your funeral services available 24 hours a day?

Yes. Our funeral directors and support team are available 24/7 across Singapore for urgent funeral arrangements, religious funeral planning, and direct cremation services.

Do you have an in-house doctor to certify death?

Yes. If a loved one passes away at home or a nursing home, you may contact us to activate our in-house doctor to certify and obtain the death certificate.

Can you advise families on funeral customs and traditions?

Yes. Our experienced funeral directors guide families through religious practices, mourning customs, ceremonial procedures, and traditional etiquette with sensitivity and respect.

Do you have an all-female care team for female decedents?

Yes. Our all-female funeral care team is available to aid in the handling, transporting, and embalming of female decedents.

Can you help book wake venue at multi-purpose halls (MTPH) / void deck / pavilion?

Yes. We assist families in booking HDB void decks,MTPH, pavilion, and other suitable wake venues across Singapore.

Can you help book wake venue for private/landed property owners?

Yes. We can aid in the application of Temporary Occupation License (TOL) from Singapore Land Authority (SLA) for private/landed property owners holding the wake at public roads and/or walkways.

Can you help arrange a wake at funeral parlour?

Yes. We can arrange funeral wakes at various funeral parlours across Singapore based on your preferred location, religion, family size, and budget. We will coordinate the venue booking, wake setup, ceremonial arrangements, and logistics on your behalf.

What should I do if a loved one passes away overseas?

If a loved one passes away overseas, contact us immediately for guidance on repatriation arrangements. We can assist with overseas body repatriation to Singapore, including documentation, embalming coordination, flight arrangements, and liaising with overseas funeral companies, authorities, and airlines.

What should I do if a foreigner passes away in Singapore and wishes to return to their home country?

We provide international repatriation services for foreigners who pass away in Singapore. Our team can assist with embalming, documentation, death certificate processing, embassy coordination, air freight arrangements, and sending the deceased safely back to their homeland.

Funeral Packages & Pricing

How much does a funeral cost in Singapore?

Funeral costs in Singapore depend on the religion, wake duration, venue, and ceremonial requirements. At Unity Casket, we offer transparent funeral packages starting from $4,588 for Buddhist, $9,780 for Taoist; and $4,777 for Christian, Catholic, Freethinker funerals. We also offer direct cremation services starting from $1,580

What funeral packages do you provide?

We provide:

Do your funeral packages include everything?

Our funeral packages are designed to be comprehensive and include:

  • Funeral director services
  • All-female funeral care team for female decedents
  • Embalming and makeup
  • Wake setup (tentage, altar, tables and chairs, mobile toilet) 
  • Transportation and hearse
  • Religious ceremonial arrangements
  • Casket selection
  • Documentation handling
  • Application of void deck / MTPH / pavilion permit from Town Council 
  • Application of Temporary Occupation License (TOL) from Singapore Land Authority (SLA) for private/landed property owners holding the wake at public roads and/or walkways
  • Application of cremation permit 
  • Cremation coordination
  • Ash collection 

Package inclusions vary depending on the chosen funeral service. Contact us for enquiries.

Can funeral packages be customised?

Yes. Our funeral packages can be customised according to your family’s needs, religious practices, preferred arrangements, and budget. We can tailor elements such as the wake setup, casket selection, ceremonial items, transportation, floral arrangements, and prayer services to create a meaningful and respectful farewell for your loved one.

Cremation, Ashes & Memorial Services

Can you help with columbarium arrangements?

Yes. We can guide families on columbarium placement options and niche engraving.

Can you arrange sea burial services in Singapore?

Yes. We provide respectful sea burial arrangements at Changi Point Ferry Terminal for families who prefer a non-traditional burial option or feel a deep connection to the sea.

Can you help with ash scattering services?

Yes. We can help arrange an inland ash scattering at Singapore’s Garden of Peace and Garden of Serenity.

Do you provide post-funeral prayer and anniversary services?

Yes. We provide post-funeral services in Singapore, including 7th day (头七) prayers, 49th day (散饭) prayers, 100th day (谢土) prayers, first-year anniversary (换红，填库) ceremonies, and last birthday (冥延) ceremonies. Our team can assist with prayer arrangements, chanting services, offerings, altar setup, and coordination for both home and temple-based memorial ceremonies according to traditional practices.

Can I bring my loved one’s ashes overseas?

Yes. Ashes can usually be brought overseas, subject to the destination country’s regulations and airline requirements. We can guide families on the necessary documents, urn requirements, and transportation procedures for carrying cremated ashes overseas from Singapore.

Funeral Planning & Pre-Planning

What is funeral pre-planning?

Funeral pre-planning allows individuals to arrange funeral preferences in advance, including religious rites, cremation choices, casket selection, and memorial wishes. This reduces stress and uncertainty for family members later.

Why should I consider pre-planning a funeral?

Pre-planning helps:

  • Reduce emotional stress for loved ones
  • Ensure personal wishes are respected
  • Financial planning
  • Avoid urgent last-minute decisions
  • Will writing

When should I consider pre-planning a funeral?

Funeral pre-planning can be considered at any stage of life, especially for individuals who wish to ease the emotional and financial burden on their loved ones. Pre-planning allows your funeral preferences, religious wishes, and service arrangements to be clearly documented in advance.

Do I need to place a deposit for funeral pre-planning?

No. At Unity Casket, there is no upfront deposit required for funeral pre-planning. Families only make payment after the funeral service has been carried out, providing peace of mind and flexibility without financial pressure.

General Funeral Questions

Do you provide funeral services across Singapore?

Yes. We provide islandwide funeral services throughout Singapore.

Why choose Unity Casket?

Families choose Unity Casket for:

  • 20+ years of funeral experience
  • 24/7 funeral support
  • Multi-faith funeral expertise
  • Transparent funeral packages
  • Compassionate service