Our Buddhist Funeral Package starts at only $5,388 and is for funerals held at HDB void decks only. Highlights of the packages include, monk chanting, vegetarian food offering plus all the essential items needed to conduct a dignified Buddhist funeral.
Here is a detailed breakdown of this popular and affordably priced package:
Casket
- A polished wood finish casket (without glass) with choice of either light or dark wood colour (for basic package)
- A similar casket but with half glass casket is available for standard package only
Collection and Preparation of the Body
- Collection the body from either home or hospital to our office
- Embalming of the body at our professional embalming theatre
- Cosmetology services by our experienced morticians inclusive of hair and makeup
- Dressing and casketing. Family to provide clothes for the deceased. Alternatively, we have clothes available for a fee
- Transporting the casket (with body) back to the HDB void deck for funeral setup
Funeral Day Arrangements
- Booking of cremation slots
- Glass hearse to transfer Casket for cremation. A more elaborate hearse setup can be request at an additional fee
- Pall bearer services
Casket Area Set Up
- Tentage, curtains and carpeted flooring at the casket area
- Surround canvas (2 piece)
- Buddhist Sutra blanket is included
- Buddhist style backdrop and decor setup (for standard package only)
Chanting Services and Food Offerings
- A buddhist monk to lead the chanting during en-coffin, last night rituals and on funeral day itself
- A single set of Vegetarian food and fruits offerings will be provided for each of the above 3 monk led ritual sessions
- A single set of Buddha food offering
Ceremonial Items Worth $688!
- One Paper Tablet
- Incense and Joss Sticks (Both Large and Small) Including Incense Urn
- Tall Red Candles and Lotus Candles
- Sandalwood Stick and Sandalwood Coil
- White Flag, Directional Lamp and Toiletries for the Deceased
- Pails for Flower Water
Tables and Chairs for the Wake
- 10 round tables and 15 square ones
- 100 plastic chairs
Fans and General Lightings
- 2 large standing fans
- 4 small fans
- General lighting for the whole void deck wake area (inclusive of running of electrical wires)
Funeral Photo Setup
- 1 enlarged photo plus 6 passport sized ones
- Wooden photo frame to house the enlarged photo (size: 10 inches by 12 inches)
- 1 floral wreath to line the photo frame (size: 11 inches by 13 inches)
Other Essentials
- 4 fresh funeral flowers bouquets for use at the alter area
- 1 air con coach to bring relatives and guest to Crematorium and back
- 1 register book for funeral donations recording purposes
- Gift pack for (Towel and Coin) Guest and Relatives
Package Price
- $5,388 for a 3 day funeral which an additional $250 for each extra day
Important Note
- Food and drinks are not included and will be charged on an “amount consumed” basis
- Ceremonial items such as joss sticks, candles, white t-shirts and pants etc are sold on a consignment basis and billed separately
- Price quoted are for funerals held at HDB Void decks. Funerals held in homes or funeral parlour will require a customised quote with the price different due mainly to the differing tentage setup cost
- A more elaborate setup can be arranged but at a higher cost