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How to behave properly at a funeral?

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  1.  Arrive at the funeral on time, preferably a few minutes beforehand. Being late is disrespectful towards the relatives and disturbs the funeral service ! 2.  After entering the funeral hall , it is customary to stand by the coffin or the urn for a few seconds, to linger and silently commemorate the deceased. 3.  It is best to place bouquets, flower arrangements or funeral wreaths you have brought with you on the floor in front of the coffin   - stylish floral decorations are an important part of the decoration for the funeral service . 4.  Find a place that reflects your relationship to the deceased or to the relatives. Only the closest relatives are allowed to take the front seats. The spouses, children and siblings of the deceased usually sit in the front row. Close friends and relatives take their places in the rows behind. Distant relatives, acquaintances or (former) work colleagues sit in the back rows. 5.  Remain quiet during the funeral ser...

What are the common options considered for disposing of ashes after cremation?

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  Cremation is a modern, environmentally friendly way of burying the dead. For more than a century, the world funeral culture has been widely using the highly cultural tradition of farewell to the deceased - cremation - a modern trend in the ecology and economics of funerals. A crematorium (from the Latin "cremo" - to burn) - is a ritual building designed to commit the bodies (remains) of the dead (dead) to fire (cremation). Cremation reduces the territory for burial by 100 times, and the period of mineralization of the remains is reduced from 25-50 years to 1 hour. Below are some of the most common options for disposing of ashes after cremation : 1. Burial in the ground - in a grave in a cemetery , burial to an already existing family burial, or burial in individual plots, where only cremated remains are allowed to be buried; 2 . Placement in a special wall, which is a stone or brick structure with many cells, that are tiered, where the sizes of niches are stand...

What is the use of an Ancestral Tablet?

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  Ancestor Prayer or worship is the most common practice in Chinese folk religion. And the dead ones are most commonly venerated  through the use of ancestral tablets. The ancestral tablet displays an ink inscription of the predecessor’s name. It is decorated with wooden decorated support and a box.     The ancestral tablet is considered an effigy for their spirit. In simple words, it is treated like an almost physical human. These panels are fed fruits , t ea and pastries.   Before approaching their ancestors, worshipping descendants will light incense sticks. Incense is thought to help in prayer transmission and communication with spirits. In the living room of a typical traditional Chinese home, there will be an ancestor tablet and/or shrine.   The Chinese have kept the habit of enshrining ancestral tablets for our forefathers and mothers since ancient times. It is a symbol of filial piety, reminding us to remember and respect our ancestors, and to wors...

Is Funeral Pre-Planning An Actual Thing? Is It Essential?

After all, a funeral is not for the one who has departed, but for the beloveds that have been left behind.  Often ignored, overlooked, delayed, or left for the ‘ when the time comes ’ , the funeral is one thing that nobody talks about, but everybody knows it is going to happen one day. For what  it’ s worth, people are now booking  Nirvana Columbarium in Singapore   and other memorial gardens for their funerals. Does that seem odd? As oddly as it may get, it is still an essential topic to discuss and of course, a job to be done.  Does Pre-Planning Funeral Offer Any Benefits ? Yes, there are several of them, namely- ·  Leaving the Peace behind:  Upon the departure of a family member, there are a dozen decisions pending that need urgent attention. For those who are left behind, it becomes an ardent need to get the funeral ceremony done. However, if you pre-book it, you have everything sorted in front and if there are more important decisions left to be m...

Advantages of Nirvana's Funeral Services

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\ Nirvana Memorial Garden offers each service according to the customer's choices and can be tailored to operate on their logistical and traditional beliefs.You can visit our website to know more about the services: https://nirvanacolumbariumsg.com

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...