# Funeral Services in Singapore

A full funeral package with a wake typically costs about $4,800–8,500 for Christian or Buddhist rites and up to $15,000+ for Taoist rites. Direct cremation without a wake costs about $1,300–2,500 (2026). Government fees are small: NEA cremation is $100 for an adult and a standard columbarium niche $500.

## Key facts
- Listings: 105
- Median years in business: 11

## Prices in Singapore
Package figures are market quotes collated in 2026 (wake, casket, hearse and coordination included); government fees are NEA's published rates. Wake length, casket choice and religious rites drive most of the cost.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation (no wake) | S$1,300–S$2,500 per funeral |  |
| Muslim funeral package | S$1,500–S$3,000 per funeral |  |
| Christian / Catholic package | S$4,800–S$8,500 per funeral |  |
| Buddhist package (3–5 day wake) | S$5,900–S$8,000 per funeral |  |
| Taoist package | S$8,000–S$15,000 per funeral | Can exceed $15,000 with extended rites |
| NEA cremation, adult | S$100 per cremation | $50 for a child under 10 |
| NEA columbarium niche | S$500–S$900 per niche | Standard (2 urns) $500; family (4 urns) $900; +$250 to choose location |
| Government burial plot, Choa Chu Kang | S$940 per plot | Citizens/PRs aged 10+; limited to 15 years |
| Inland ash scattering (Garden of Peace) | S$320 per booking |  |

## Licences
- **Funeral parlour licence (embalming facilities)** (National Environment Agency (NEA), required): Funeral parlours with embalming facilities are licensed by NEA; NEA lists licensed parlours on its Arranging a Funeral page. Check: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/post-death-matters/arranging-a-funeral
- **Town Council permit for a void deck wake** (Town Council, required): Wakes at Town Council-managed void decks need a permit from the Town Council; using adjacent surface car park lots needs a separate HDB application.

## How to choose
- Ask for an itemised quote listing casket, embalming, wake setup and tentage, hearse, religious rites, cremation or burial and niche fees, and compare like for like.
- Engaging a funeral director is optional. Many families use one to apply for the Permit to Bury/Cremate and book a slot through NEA's ePortal.
- Check whether the quote includes GST. One void-deck package quoted at about $5,838 before GST came to about $6,364 nett.
- Plan the wake length: wakes held more than seven days after death need NEA's prior written permission.
- For ash scattering at sea, NEA charges nothing, but private boat operators typically charge about $280–1,500 for the trip.

## Red flags
- A package price with no itemised breakdown, or extra charges appearing after the wake starts.
- Pressure to upgrade the casket or rites while the family is grieving.
- No mention of the Town Council permit for a void-deck wake.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Singapore Muslim Casket and Marble Contractor](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-muslim-casket-and-marble-contractor), Kallang · Blk 78 Geylang Bahru, #01-2910 · 1 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT · registered 1996
- [Ang Chin Moh Funeral Directors](https://lookup.sg/biz/ang-chin-moh-funeral-directors), Kallang · 88 Geylang Bahru, #01-2724 · 4 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT · registered 2009
- [Sin Ming Funeral Parlour](https://lookup.sg/biz/sin-ming-funeral-parlour), Bishan · Blk 38 Sin Ming Drive #01-539 · 7 min walk from Bright Hill MRT · registered 1980
- [Simplicity Casket Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/simplicity-casket-pte-ltd), Bishan · 37 Sin Ming Dr, #01-575 · 7 min walk from Bright Hill MRT · registered 2009
- [Algordanza Singapore 新加坡雅歌丹砂](https://lookup.sg/biz/algordanza-singapore), Toa Payoh · Toa Payoh Industrial Park, 4 Toa Payoh Ind Park · 11 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 2009
- [Singapore Christian Funeral Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-christian-funeral-services), Bishan · 38 Sin Ming Dr, #01-523/525 · 7 min walk from Bright Hill MRT · registered 2016
- [Serenity Casket and Funerals](https://lookup.sg/biz/serenity-casket-and-funerals), Kallang · 84 Geylang Bahru, #01-2686 · 3 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT · registered 2018
- [New Life Funeral Director](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-life-funeral-director), Kallang · Blk 88 Geylang bahru, #01-2728 Industrial Estate · 4 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT · registered 2016
- [White Lilies Funeral](https://lookup.sg/biz/white-lilies-funeral), Kallang · 89 Geylang Bahru, #01-2740 · 3 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT · registered 2020
- [Kingwood Funeral Supply Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/kingwood-funeral-supply-pte-ltd), Raffles Place · 68 Circular Rd · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2024
- [Eternal Horizon by Silent Tribute Embalming](https://lookup.sg/biz/eternal-horizon-by-silent-tribute-embalming), Bishan · 37 Sin Ming Dr · 7 min walk from Bright Hill MRT · registered 2026
- [富贵山庄 圆满夫妻 Jingle n Stephen WILL & After-Life Planner](https://lookup.sg/biz/jingle-n-stephen-will-and-after-life-planner), Nirvana Memorial Garden, 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd
- [Singapore Funeral Parlour](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-funeral-parlour), Paya Lebar · 91 Tampines Link
- [Teck Hin Undertaker](https://lookup.sg/biz/teck-hin-undertaker), Kampong Glam · 12 Jalan Pinang · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Empathy Funeral Service](https://lookup.sg/biz/empathy-funeral-service), Yishun · 6 Yishun Industrial Street 1 08-13 North View Bizhub · 15 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Singapore Funeral Services (SFS)](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-funeral-services-sfs), Toa Payoh · 4 Toa Payoh Industrial Park, #01-1341 · 11 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT
- [Dignity Funeral Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/dignity-funeral-services), Kallang · 88 Geylang bahru, #01-2726 · 3 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT
- [Jenne Goh - Nirvana Memorial Garden - SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/jenne-goh-nirvana-memorial-garden-sg), Nirvana Memorial Garden, 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd
- [A. LifeGrad Funeral Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/a-lifegrad-funeral-services), Serangoon · 7030 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, #05-45 Northstar@AMK · 21 min walk from Tongkang LRT
- [GO reach Pte Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/go-reach-pte-ltd), Nirvana Memorial Garden, 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd
- [Nirvana Memorial Garden Singapore 新加坡富贵山庄 Agency109-Zhong De Life Planner](https://lookup.sg/biz/nirvana-memorial-garden-singapore-agency109-zhong-de-life-planner), Nirvana Memorial Garden, 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd
- [新加坡富贵山庄 Nirvana SG - Kelvin](https://lookup.sg/biz/nirvana-sg-kelvin), Nirvana Memorial Garden, 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd
- [Nirvana SG 富贵山庄 - Victor Chong](https://lookup.sg/biz/nirvana-sg-victor-chong), Nirvana Memorial Garden, 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd
- [Nirvana Columbarium](https://lookup.sg/biz/nirvana-columbarium), 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd
- [Ang Yew Seng Funeral Parlour](https://lookup.sg/biz/ang-yew-seng-funeral-parlour), Bishan · Blk 38 Sin Ming Dr, #01-537 · 7 min walk from Bright Hill MRT · registered 1982
- [Trinity Casket Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/trinity-casket-pte-ltd), Bishan · 38 Sin Ming Dr, #01-527/531 · 7 min walk from Bright Hill MRT · registered 1991
- [Reliant Funeral Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/reliant-funeral-services), Kallang · 88 Geylang Bahru, #01-2720 · 4 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT · registered 2005
- [Funeral Services Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/funeral-services-singapore), Clarke Quay · 22 Sin Ming Lane, Midview City · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 1997
- [Ang Kwong Hak Chin](https://lookup.sg/biz/ang-kwong-hak-chin), Sembawang · 1020 Sembawang Rd · 14 min walk from Canberra MRT · registered 1975
- [蔡珊珊 富贵山庄 Nirvana Memorial Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/nirvana-memorial-garden), Nirvana Memorial Garden, 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd · registered 2007

## By area
- Kallang: 20
- Bishan: 15
- Geylang: 12
- Serangoon: 6
- Bukit Batok: 4
- Sembawang: 4
- Toa Payoh: 4
- Bukit Merah: 3
- Downtown Core: 3
- Queenstown: 3
- Woodlands: 3
- Boon Lay: 2
- Bukit Timah: 2
- Lavender: 2
- Novena: 2

## FAQs
### How much does a funeral cost in Singapore?
Based on 2026 market quotes, full packages with a wake cost about $1,500–3,000 for Muslim funerals, $4,000–5,500 for non-religious, $4,800–8,500 for Christian or Catholic, $5,900–8,000 for Buddhist and $8,000–15,000+ for Taoist rites. Direct cremation without a wake costs about $1,300–2,500. NEA's cremation fee itself is only $100 for an adult.

### Do I need a permit to hold a wake at a void deck?
Yes. For a Town Council-managed void deck you need a permit from your Town Council, and using nearby surface car park lots needs a separate application to HDB. Wakes on private property or State land may need a Temporary Occupation Licence. A wake beyond seven days after death needs NEA's prior written permission.

### How much is a columbarium niche in Singapore?
At NEA-managed columbaria, a standard niche for about two urns costs $500 and a family niche for about four urns $900, with a $250 fee if you choose a specific location. Private columbaria charge far more, typically $8,000–24,000 or more at places such as Nirvana.

### Can ashes be scattered at sea in Singapore?
Yes. Ashes may be scattered at NEA's designated site about 2.8km south of Pulau Semakau, between 7am and 7pm, with only biodegradable items. NEA does not charge for this, but a private boat operator typically costs $280–1,500. Inland scattering at the Garden of Peace costs $320.

### How long can a burial plot be kept in Singapore?
Under NEA's burial policy, all graves are limited to 15 years, after which they are exhumed. A government burial plot at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery costs $940 for citizens and PRs aged 10 and above, $420 for a child under 10, and $1,880 for non-residents.

## Sources
- NEA – Arranging a funeral: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/post-death-matters/arranging-a-funeral
- NEA – Burial, cremation and ash storage (fees): https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/post-death-matters/burial-cremation-and-ash-storage
- The Money Bees – Funeral cost guide Singapore 2026: https://themoneybees.co/blog/cost-guide-funeral-services-singapore

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.