What is a good death? Everyone has a different definition of a good death to them. To some, dying at home in their sleep is a good death; some might think dying with love ones around them is a good…

Funeral Preplanning is the documentation of your funeral choice and wish before you die. The advantages of preplanning your funeral: Plan it your way! It’s your last journey in life! Do it your way! Relief your surviving family from the…

"Can’t I not hold a funeral but just cremate my body and go for sea burial immediately? Save time and trouble. " – anonymous. However, that got me thinking, what is a funeral and why do we need a funeral?…

What is an eulogy? An eulogy is a speech or writing in praise of a person. It is usually read out on the night before the funeral day, where family and friends will gather and remember their beloved. Writing your…

My friend’s relative just passed on and I am going to pay my respects at the wake. Could you advise me on the funeral etiquette that I should take note of when I am at the wake?   Attire /…

Have you ever noticed the different colour square cloth pinned on the sleeve of the bereaved family members’ white t-shirt at a funeral? Do you know what are those? Buddhist and Taoist Funeral use these badges made from cloth as…