Buddhist funeral services in Singapore
What you'll usually see
- An altar with fruit, candles and a photo of your loved one
- A Buddha statue or symbol near the casket
- Monks chanting, throughout the wake or at set times, as your family prefers
- A simple, solemn atmosphere
Every family is different. Tell us what matters to yours, and what the elders remember, and we'll arrange the farewell around it.
At a glance
- Length
- Usually 3 or 5 days
- Where
- A funeral parlour or HDB void deck
- Led by
- Monks, at the times your family chooses
- Packages
- NV Longevity, NV Supreme, NV Legacy
- Paying ahead
- 0% instalments and a locked-in price
- When you need us
- Any hour, any day
How it usually goes
- The first callCall or message us at any hour. Your loved one is brought into care from the hospital or home, and we go through the choices with you.
- Preparing and setting upYour loved one is cleansed, embalmed and dressed. The altar and wake are set up at a parlour or your HDB void deck.
- The wakeUsually 3 or 5 days. Relatives and friends visit to pay their respects, and monks chant at the times you've chosen.
- The final dayThe hearse carries your loved one to the crematorium, with transport for the family. We then help with the ashes and the niche or tablet.
After the funeral: the 49 days
Many Buddhist families hold prayers every seventh day for the first 49 days. Nirvana's An Ling (安灵) prayers are free when you buy a niche at Nirvana. Prayer services at Nirvana
Nirvana packages for Buddhist funerals
3 days, 2 nights
NV Longevity 富贵安康
Buddhist or Taoist
- Casket
- Buddhist chanting
- Wake setup
- Flowers
0% instalments, up to 36 months
5 days, 4 nights
NV Supreme 富贵满堂
Buddhist or Taoist
- Casket
- Buddhist chanting
- Wake setup
- Flowers
- Buffet
- Paper house
0% instalments, up to 48 months
5 days, 4 nights
NV Legacy 富贵传承
Buddhist or Taoist
- Casket
- Buddhist chanting
- Wake setup
- Large flower arrangements
- Buffet
- Paper house
0% instalments, up to 48 months
What a package includes
- A funeral director to coordinate everything
- Transfer from the hospital or home
- Cleansing, embalming and make-up
- A casket
- The setup at a parlour or HDB void deck
- Rituals and prayer services arranged
- A premium hearse on the final day, and transport for the family to the crematorium and back
- Cremation arrangements
- A funeral emcee and service team
Ask us for the full package sheet, which lists every item.
How we help
You only need to deal with us. We explain each choice, keep the family updated, and make sure the niche or tablet is ready when the time comes. Nirvana's embalmers and beauticians include a dedicated team of women, if your family prefers.
Planning ahead? Buying a package early costs less than arranging one at the time of need, with 0% instalments. Pre-planning
Other faiths: Taoist funerals and Christian and Catholic funerals.
How long is a Buddhist funeral in Singapore?
Do monks have to be there for the whole wake?
Can the wake be at our HDB void deck?
How much is a Buddhist funeral package?
You'll speak with one of us: Shanathan Yeo 杨焰臣, Faven Chew 周伟兢, Daryl Yoon 熊凯乐
We're here, any hour
If someone has just passed away, call or message us. We'll take you through what happens next, one step at a time.
Or call +65 8785 3831, any hour