A Buddhist wake in Singapore usually runs for three to five days, giving family and friends time to pay their respects and keep vigil. Here is how the days typically unfold. Our funeral director is present throughout to guide you at every step.
Day 1 — collection, setup and encoffin
We collect your loved one from the hospital or home and begin the professional care, cleaning and dressing. The wake venue — a void deck, hall or parlour — is set up with the tentage, seating and a Buddhist altar. Monks lead the encoffin chanting, and the body is placed into the casket.
The wake days
Over the following days, family members keep vigil beside the casket. An offering table is set before the deceased and the Buddha, and visitors come to pay respects. It is a time for the family to be together — we handle the practical details in the background.
The final night
On the final night, monks conduct three chanting sessions — the most significant prayers of the wake — to generate merit and guide the deceased. It is often the most well-attended evening.
The funeral day
A final prayer ceremony is held, followed by the transfer of merits. The casket is then carried by pallbearers to the hearse for its journey to the crematorium, and a bus takes guests from the wake to the cremation. See what happens after the funeral.
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