Funeral Mass and Catholic rites observed in accordance with the Order of Christian Funerals. We coordinate directly with your parish priest, handling every practical detail so your family can be present at the Mass and the prayers that follow.
Catholic funerals in Singapore centre on the Funeral Mass, where the parish gathers to commend the deceased to God’s mercy. At 1-Funeral Group, we work directly with your parish and priest, ensuring the Mass and the surrounding rites are observed fully and faithfully. From the Vigil during the wake through to the Rite of Committal at the graveside or columbarium, every step is coordinated so your family can focus on prayer and remembrance.
Catholic funerals in Singapore follow the Order of Christian Funerals, which centres on three distinct rites. We support each of them practically and liturgically:
We coordinate with parishes across the Singapore Archdiocese, from the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd to parish churches across the island, working with your priest on Mass timing, readings, music, and the order of service.
Our Catholic funeral packages cover the practical and liturgical essentials. The Mass itself is celebrated by your parish priest, and we coordinate everything that supports it:
During the wake, prayers are offered for the deceased. The Rosary is often recited, particularly the Sorrowful Mysteries. Family, friends, and parish prayer groups gather each evening. We coordinate timing with parish leaders, ensuring the prayer space is set up properly with candles, the photograph, and seating for those who come to pray.
The Funeral Mass is celebrated at your parish church by your parish priest. The Mass follows the standard liturgical structure:
We coordinate with the parish sacristan and music ministry beforehand, ensuring every liturgical element is ready for the family’s arrival.
Where the parish does not provide them, we supply the pall, candles, holy water vessel and aspergillum, and the Paschal Candle stand. The crucifix or Bible is traditionally placed on the coffin during the Mass. We coordinate with your parish to confirm what they provide and what we should bring.
After the Mass, the procession travels to the Catholic cemetery for burial or to the crematorium for cremation. A short Rite of Committal is led by your priest, with final prayers, the blessing of the grave or final resting place, and a closing hymn. For cremation, we coordinate the interment of ashes at a Catholic columbarium afterwards.
Catholic funerals in Singapore typically run two to three days, depending on parish scheduling and family preference.
We collect the deceased from the hospital or home, prepare the body, and bring them to the wake venue. The Vigil for the Deceased is held that evening with prayers and the Rosary.
Family, friends, and parish community gather to pray. Evening Rosary and prayer services continue, led by parish prayer groups or family members.
The procession moves to your parish church for the Funeral Mass. After the Mass, the procession travels to the Catholic cemetery, crematorium, or columbarium for the Rite of Committal.
For families who prefer a shorter farewell, single-day services combining the Vigil, Mass, and committal can be arranged. This is more common when family members are travelling from overseas or when the family prefers a smaller, more intimate gathering.
Following the guidance of the Catholic Church, cremated remains are interred in consecrated ground, either a Catholic columbarium or a Catholic cemetery, rather than scattered, divided among family members, or kept at home. We coordinate columbarium arrangements with the Singapore Archdiocese and can guide your family through the considerations involved. If your family prefers burial, we coordinate plot arrangements at the Catholic section of Choa Chu Kang cemetery.
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.
We coordinate directly with your parish. Once you provide the parish and priest’s details, we reach out to arrange Mass timing, music, readings, and any logistical needs they have. Your family does not need to manage the back-and-forth with the parish office.
Yes, and this is the most common arrangement. We coordinate the timing with your parish, transport the coffin to the church, support the Mass setup, and accompany the procession to the cemetery, crematorium, or columbarium afterwards.
Yes. Every Catholic family has a geographic parish based on where they live, even if they have not been attending regularly. We can help identify the correct parish and reach out on your family’s behalf. Priests are accustomed to supporting families returning to the Church for a funeral.
Yes. Cremation has been permitted by the Catholic Church since 1963. The Church teaches that cremated remains should be interred in consecrated ground, a Catholic columbarium or Catholic cemetery, rather than scattered, divided, or kept at home. We coordinate the arrangements accordingly.
These are arranged directly with your parish after the funeral. We can guide you on how to request Mass intentions for the first anniversary, the All Souls’ Day Mass each November, or ongoing remembrance Masses. Many families also request a series of Gregorian Masses (thirty consecutive Masses) in the weeks after the funeral.
