Traditional rites with chanting and sutra recitation, observed across the appropriate days of wake and committal.
Buddhist funerals in Singapore are typically held across three to five days, with monks leading chanting and sutra recitation at key moments to support the deceased on their spiritual journey. At 1-Funeral Group, we coordinate every part of the wake so your family can be present with one another, free from logistical worry. Whether the service is held at a void deck, a funeral parlour, or your home, we manage the setup, the rites, and the people, with the care and respect this tradition calls for.
Our Buddhist funeral packages cover the practical and ceremonial essentials. Each item below is handled by our in-house team:
Experienced monks chant Buddhist sutras at the encoffining, the final night, and on the day of committal. The chanting helps guide the deceased toward a peaceful transition and supports the family in their grief. We coordinate the monks directly, including chanting times and travel arrangements.
Specific sutras are recited at key moments of the wake. Families are welcome to join in prayer, light incense at the altar, or quietly observe. We will explain what is happening at each stage so nothing feels unfamiliar.
The altar holds the photograph of the deceased, candles, incense, flowers, and fruit. Offerings are renewed daily through the wake. We prepare and maintain the altar so your family does not have to think about it.
The encoffining marks the formal beginning of the wake. The deceased is placed in the casket with proper rites, and the family is guided through the offerings and prayers that follow.
On the night before the committal, an extended prayer ceremony is held. Monks lead the chanting, paper tributes are burned, and the family is given time to say their final goodbyes in a calm setting.
On the final day, the procession moves from the wake venue to the crematorium, accompanied by a hearse and family transport. A short ceremony at the crematorium precedes the cremation itself. We collect the ashes the following day.
Most Buddhist funerals in Singapore follow a three or five day structure, depending on family preference and the deceased's wishes.
We collect the deceased from the hospital or home, prepare the body, and bring them to the wake venue. The encoffining ceremony takes place in the late afternoon or evening, with the first prayers led by monks.
Family and friends visit to pay respects. Prayers are observed each evening. Our funeral director is present daily to coordinate guests, food, and ceremonial elements.
An extended chanting ceremony with monks. Paper tributes are burned. The family observes the night together.
The procession travels to the crematorium. A short ceremony precedes the cremation. Ashes are collected the next day.
We also handle the seventh, forty-ninth, and one-hundredth day prayers if your family wishes to observe them, with separate arrangements made closer to the time.
We answer the line 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A funeral director will be with your family within the hour, anywhere in Singapore.
No. Many families come from mixed faiths or are arranging the funeral according to the wishes of a loved one. We are happy to conduct the rites for any family who wants a Buddhist farewell, regardless of personal belief.
Either. Void deck wakes are common in Singapore and our team handles the full setup. If you prefer a parlour, we can arrange one.
Most are three or five days, sometimes four. The choice depends on family preference, the deceased’s wishes, and practical considerations like when family members can travel. We will help you decide based on your situation.
We arrange them. Our packages include experienced monks for the chanting and prayer ceremonies. If your family has a preferred temple or monk, we are happy to coordinate with them instead.
These are arranged separately after the main funeral concludes, since they happen weeks or months later. We will help you set them up at the right time, with the same monks who led the wake if you wish.
