Nirvana Columbarium Singapore

Buddhists are not opposed to incorporating some of the local area's burial customs and traditions. Indeed, some Buddhists may accept and incorporate indigenous culture into their Buddhist practices. By contrast, Buddhist funeral customs differ according to the deceased's ethnic and cultural background.   Buddhism originated in ancient India and is based on Siddhartha Gautama's, or Buddha's, teachings. As Buddhism developed, several movements and schools of thought influenced the practice. Since its inception, Buddhism has spread throughout Central, East, and Southeast Asia. Today, there are three major Buddhist lineages practiced worldwide. Regardless of the Buddhist tradition, ethnic origin, or culture, all Buddhists adhere to a common basic set of beliefs. Because death is a normal part of existence, Buddhists believe that elaborate procedures and ceremonies to mark the end of life are unnecessary. Numerous Buddhists believe that the funds spent on these services ...

  Exhumation is the process of unearthing a buried body.  When a deceased person is buried in Singapore, the location is not permanent, and the Burial Policy limits the burial period to 15 years to combat land scarcity. Private grave exhumation requires an application to the NEA for a permit to exhume on a specific date.  After the permit has been approved, the applicant can begin the exhumation process. Let's say the deadline for exhumation is January 1st. On December 31st (one night before the exhumation date), the applicant and family members will first gather at the graveyard at around 10 p.m. to offer their prayers to the deceased. After that, at around 11 p.m., the family members will witness the groundbreaking ceremony.  They can stay at the site or return home to rest while the workers and undertakers continue to dig the grave. Depending on the nature of the ground, terrain, soil, and other factors, the digging process can take 3 to 5 hours.   The...