Funeral Services Singapore: Funeral Etiquette Guide For Everyone
When you hear the word celebration, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Parties? Laughing and dancing? Alcoholic drinks? In funeral services in Singapore, a celebration of life is different from your casual parties. Here, people remember the personality and achievements of the deceased person and unforgettable memories with them. There may be a few solemn and wistful laughs and hoots during the service.
Here are the most common funeral etiquettes you must remember during funeral services in Singapore:
- Avoid insensitive platitudes
Saying generic statements like "they're in a better place" may be perceived by the mourner wrong. It may sound like the deceased person was not in a good place where they were still alive and living with their family. Comments like "my thoughts are with you" is safer. Better not to comment if you are unsure what to say. A smile and tight hug will do.
- Send flowers
You can express your condolences and sympathy through flowers. Pure white flowers are the safest choice. You can send them to the memorial venue, like the Lin San Temple or to the bereaved family's home. In Jewish culture, flowers are discouraged.
- Dress code
Funeral attire must be conservative. Black and white are the safest choices. Some attendees may be required to wear traditional clothing, depending on the cultural and religious beliefs of the deceased person. There are circumstances where the departed person had specifically requested attendees to wear unusual funeral clothes, like jerseys, fun dresses, and jumpers.
- Avoid bringing children
You can bring children, but as much as possible, avoid it. Apart from dealing with tantrums, you don't want kids to knock over the flower, candle, and ancestral tablet in Singapore.
- Avoid social media posting
Never post pictures and videos of the funeral service, casket, or columbarium in Singapore on social media.
Don't ruin such a solemn and intimate funeral service by not minding your etiquette.
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