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What is basically cremation?

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  It is sad that when a loved one dies, apart from feeling sad for the loss, we have to face the uncomfortable process of arranging for their burial and funeral. The truth is that no one, absolutely no one, is free from facing a situation as delicate as this. Cremation consists of accelerating through heat the natural process of decomposition of a dead body, reducing the corpse to ashes; these are placed in an urn whose model and design can be chosen by the family or by the deceased themselves before their death This practice has been accepted since ancient times, even within Christian circles. Before making the decision to be cremated or to cremate a family member (in case the latter has not expressed their wish), it is advisable to be clear about the final destination and consider that it is an extraordinary place.   Benefits of cremation. ●     Less expense. While it's true that there's nothing "cheap" about a funeral, cremation is a low-cost alternative. ...

Exhumation Services In Singapore & Role of Environmental Health and Cemeteries Officer

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The New Burial Policy, which Singapore's government enacted in 1998 to solve the country's land shortage, sets a 15-year limit on burials. Graves will be dug up after 15 years, and depending on one's religious requirements; the remains may be burned or reburied. Nirvana Memorial Garden Services offers complete grave exhumation services in Singapore and take care of everything.  If the families decide to have the remains cremated and preserve the ashes at the columbarium after the grave exhumation, Nirvana Memorial Garden offers a large selection of urns from which to select. What is the Environmental Health and Cemeteries Officer do in terms of Decency and safety? To maintain respect for the deceased and protect public health, an Environmental Health and Cemeteries Officer must be present at the exhumation and will oversee the procedure. Furthermore, the officer(s) will see to it that: ●     The right grave is opened, ●     The exhumation st...

Government columbarium vs. Private Columbarium: Which one to choose?

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While the government manages the public columbarium, private columbariums provide a more personal and intimate setting for those wishing to commemorate a loved one's life. There may be limited options for a location or even price flexibility at a public columbarium. Additionally, they may not be available for specialised personalisation in a public columbarium.   Nirvana Memorial Garden is a private columbarium in Singapore that provides a comprehensive range of funeral services to Buddhists, Taoists, Christians, Catholics, and even free thinkers. You can choose from our premium suites, classic, modern, standard, or even family suites to accommodate generations of family members in a private columbarium .  Our services can be adjusted to your specific specifications and budget based on your needs and expectations. Columbariums at Nirvana Memorial Garden are meticulously built to create an ambient and calming ambiance where family members can peacefully memorialise a loved o...

Things to consider when choosing a Columbarium

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Before you begin browsing around or visiting potential columbariums, it's good to have a basic idea of what you want. Nirvana Memorial Garden is the best columbarium for you as they cater to all the religions in the world.   Here are some things to consider when choosing a columbarium: Location When and where would you want to be laid to rest? Is it preferable to be buried in your hometown or where you now reside? The selection may also be influenced by a person's loved ones or close friends who will pay a visit to their last resting place. Are they easily accessible to the columbarium of your choice? Is this site easily accessible by car? Have you considered booking other interment sites near one another for your extended family? You should be able to get this service from the columbarium you are considering. Finally, you’ll need to determine where you’d want to be interned in the columbarium. Which room and which level? The Price Each columbarium, such as the Ni...

Consider these 4 things before choosing a columbarium

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As our world evolves and changes so has the rites and rituals we were once familiar with. This is especially so when it comes to interments. In the past, burials were considered the method of choice and deemed as a sign of filial piety. Today however, with Singapore’s limited land space, cremation has become the go-to, prevalent approach. Cremated ashes are typically placed into funerary urns. While some Singaporeans may prefer to have their funerary urns placed at altars in their homes, most of us would opt for columbarium niches instead. A columbarium is a structure for the respectful storage of funerary urns, holding cremated remains of the deceased. There are several aspects to consider when choosing a suitable columbarium in Singapore. Lease Period   There are generally four types of leases for columbariums in Singapore – a 30-year lease, 40-year lease, 99-year lease or permanent lease. The interment lease duration depends on the land lease period of the columbarium. Famil...

Principles on which Nirvana Memorial Garden Operates

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  All of the services and products you need for a funeral can be found at Nirvana Memorial Garden. We have caskets, urns, cremation memorial products, Taoist and Buddhist handcrafted paper models, flowers, catering, photography, and more. Funeral services can be held at our funeral homes, funeral homes owned by third-party companies, churches, and our clients' homes. Our funeral packages are entirely customized to meet the needs of our customers, based on their own cultural and religious traditions, and at a price that fits their budget.   Nirvana lives by the "Caring for Life" idea. You can always expect to have our quality service, thanks to professional, detailed, comprehensive, and well-known, one-stop-worry-free funeral services. Professionalism and high-quality service are the benchmarks that drive us to be the best we can be. Nirvana Memorial Park is run very well & professionally by our friendly staff. We help the deceased reach nirvana, giving the family ...

Are you affected by the Niche Relocation in Singapore?

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Many people have been adversely affected by the ongoing grave exhumation, and niche relocation programme in Singapore, which is now taking place in Mount Vernon and Choa Chu Kang cemeteries, among other sites. Grave exhumation, or niche relocation, is the procedure of relocating or transferring the remains of one's ancestors/family members after they have been buried for many years or even months.  The desire to exhume or relocate the remains of a loved one can arise for a variety of circumstances, with the Mount Vernon and Tengah Airbase instances serving as just a couple of examples. It is planned to demolish Mount Vernon Columbarium (also known as MVC) in order to make way for the development of the Bidadari Estate. At the same time, a large chunk of the Choa Chu Kang cemetery is being unearthed in order to make way for a larger Tengah Airbase. According to official figures, the Tengah Airbase expansion has impacted more than 800,000 graves.   Suppose the final rest...

Why Choose Nirvana Columbarium Over Other Singapore Columbariums?

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  Better Site Selection: When you choose Nirvana Memorial Garden over any other columbarium, you get to choose the feng shui niche you want for yourself or your family. All options come with good feng shui. Modernized Columbarium: Nirvana Columbarium in Singapore is the most luxurious, with all of the niches housed in air-conditioned pavilions, which creates a cozy and peaceful atmosphere. No Space Problems: The land in Singapore is very limited, so people who want to be cremated and stored in a columbarium should do that. Many places where people are buried have to move because of government land planning.   Grave Exhumation Services: If you want to move your ancestors' graves from Choa Chu Kang or any other cemetery in Singapore, Nirvana Memorial Garden can help you. They can also help you exhume their graves. Zero Interest, Attractive Installment Plan: Nirvana Memorial Garden has a free two-year payment plan with no interest at all. With our payment plans, ...

How Is a Buddhist Funeral Conducted?

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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 ...

Qualities of a Conveniently Well Designed Columbarium

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  ●      Facilities offered ●      Location of Niches ●      Size of Niches ●      Time of Purchase ●      Choices of Niches   The columbarium should be designed to make children and adults feel comfortable so that when the children want to visit their grandparent's niche, they can visit and spend time with them. A columbarium should be space effective, which means a group of the whole family, friends, and relatives can fit in easily and comfortably to worship and interact during visits. An air-Conditioned columbarium is a must to have a comfortable visit during any season of the year. After the cremation, some people prefer to place the urns at eye level or on a higher level. A good columbarium should be able to offer any choice their clients want, to make it easier for the visitors. Feng shui elements that balance yin and yang in a columbarium are necessary. ...