PREPLANNING
A Better Place to Say Goodbye
“Never. We never lose our loved ones. They accompany us; they don't disappear from our lives. We are merely in different rooms.” - Paulo Coelho
Pre-planning Funerals in Singapore's Silver Age
Singapore's population is rapidly aging, and with it comes the need for thoughtful conversations about end-of-life wishes. Pre-planning funerals and resting places emerges as a crucial aspect of navigating this demographic shift. Here's why:
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Easing Burdens on Loved Ones: During a time of grief, families are emotionally vulnerable. Pre-planning alleviates the burden of making difficult decisions about funeral arrangements, freeing them to focus on celebrating the life of the deceased.
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Clarity and Respecting Wishes: Open communication about funeral preferences ensures loved ones understand and respect your desires. This eliminates confusion and upholds your individuality even in your absence.
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Financial Considerations: Funeral costs can be a significant strain. Pre-planning allows you to lock in current prices, potentially saving your family thousands in the long run.
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Personalised Farewells: Pre-planning empowers you to create a meaningful ceremony that reflects your personality, values, and cultural traditions. This ensures a fitting tribute that celebrates your life's journey.
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In a society cherishing strong family bonds, pre-planning funerals becomes a thoughtful act of compassion and responsibility. It empowers you to navigate the inevitable with foresight, granting your loved ones peace of mind and a chance to remember you in a way that truly honors your life.
Funeral Parlour Video
This is a video of our CEO, Mr Jason Poh, giving an
introduction to our funeral parlours.
VIP Hall
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Seats 120 people
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Garden View
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Family Rest Room comes with:
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living room
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2 bedrooms
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toilet
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shower
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Free Flow Hot and Cold Drinks
Pricing:
$3,800/day
Hall rental and all fees subject to GST of 9%
Deluxe Hall
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Seats 60 people
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Family Rest Room comes with:
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living room
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1 bedroom
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toilet
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shower
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Free Flow Hot and Cold Drinks
Pricing:
$1,800/day
Hall rental and all fees subject to GST of 9%
Funeral Suite
Seats 30 people, suitable for:
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Simple Funeral
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Direct Funeral
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Pre-funeral prayer
Pricing:
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$540 for first 3 hours
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$180 for each subsequent hour
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$900/day
The rental of the funeral suite does not include the use of the private room and free-flow drinks.
Suite rental and all fees subject to GST of 9%
Decedent Care Suite
Seats 18 people, suitable for:
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Ritual cleansing
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Pre-funeral prayer
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Family-assisted dressing and makeup
Pricing:
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$390 for first 3 hours
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$150 for each subsequent hour
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$800/day
Suite rental and all fees subject to GST of 9%
Other Charges:
One-time cleaning fees:
Funeral suite: $100, Deluxe Hall: $150, VIP Hall: $200.
We will dispose 20 wreaths on your behalf for the booking of each hall, for each wreath above this number a $7 fee will be levied. The first 10 wreaths for the funeral suites will be disposed for free.
We provide a panel of caterers to meet your catering needs at Woodlands Memorial, if you prefer to use your own caterer for your meals, a surcharge of $500 shall be charged for each meal.
We may have to levy a setup surcharge for bookings of 3 halls or more. This surcharge will be based on the complexity and the amount of work that needs to be done.
All fees will be subject to GST of 9%.
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What is a Columbarium?A columbarium is building that is constructed to stored and display the urns contained the cremated remains.
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What is a niche?A columbarium niche is the space that is dedicated to the storages of the ashes of a loved one.
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Can we store ashes of different religions at Woodlands Memorial?Woodlands Memorial features columbarium halls dedicated to the departed of various religions. We have separate halls for Christians and Roman Catholics, as well as halls specifically for Buddhists and Taoists.
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How is the columbarium at Woodlands Memorial different from government columbarium?Our columbarium halls are air-conditioned so that families can visit their loved ones in comfort. The columbarium halls are all situated within our building so that it is easy to visit even when the weather is very hot or when it is raining. The entire building also has barrier free access to allow for wheelchair bound visitors to move around easily.
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Why should I choose Woodlands Memorial?Our columbarium halls are situated in our sky gardens, the serene and tranquil environment makes it comfortable for visitors to visit during our operating hours.
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Does Woodlands Memorial have columbarium niches for Buddhists?Yes, we have dedicated Buddhist Columbarium halls on level 8, specially designed to serve the needs of Buddhists.
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Does Woodlands Memorial have niches for Christians and Roman Catholics?Yes, our columbarium hall on level 9, Grace Haven, is a dedicated space specifically for Christians and Roman Catholics.
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Can I purchase a columbarium in advance?Yes, we encourage families to preplan and secure niches in advance, offering them peace of mind knowing the final resting place of their loved ones is already taken care of.