Buddhist Funeral Packages

Following the death of a loved one, there is no doubt that the death of a human being represents a transition of life and death. It is therefore important that people commemorate this transition by having a Buddhist funeral or cremation service. This tradition is based on the Buddhist belief that like a tree, the human body can be reborn after death. The basic premise of Buddhist funeral services is that following the inevitable pain, suffering and sorrow that comes with death, there is no reason why the dead should be subjected to life in the womb, suffering and misery after death. According to Buddhist teachings, the human body should be restored to its original state of existence prior to death and that is why there is no crying, wailing or droning of the dying. As such, following the funeral ceremony, the family should turn over the body to the monks so that it can be restored to its original state of existence.

Following Traumatic Death If the deceased passed away unexpectedly, without warning or as a result of an accident, then the Buddhist Funeral Package will follow a standard Buddhist funeral package. However, if the death happened due to sickness, trauma or illness, then the standard Buddhist funeral package will be modified to suit the needs of the grieving family. Here are some standard Buddhist funeral packages that can be selected by families who do not follow a Buddhist tradition:

If you are looking for affordable Buddhist funeral packages, you can do so by choosing to have your funeral ceremony at a church or any other venue that offers the services. This ensures that you will not have to spend a lot of money on having a funeral service. However, if you do want to follow a standard Buddhist funeral ceremony, you may have to look for an alternative place to have your ceremony. Here are some examples of places that you can choose for your service:

A Brief Guide to Buddhist Funeral Packages

If you want to include cremation in your Buddhist Funeral Package, you may be able to include it at the very end of the service or as part of the Buddhist memorial service. Cremation caskets come in different sizes, colors and materials, and it is up to you to decide which one will best represent your loved one. The basic cremation casket comes in three days but the more expensive ones have four or five days to mourn the death of your loved one. A Buddhist cremation package can contain the basic services, three days memorial pendant and a cremation casket.

For those who do not follow Buddhist teachings, a traditional Buddhist cremation service does not include any cremation. There are many other types of Buddhist services available for you to select from including the post funeral services which are usually conducted four to seven days after death and involves the viewing of a portrait in a glass hearse and then the burning of the casket. Another service called “Dhi Dhana” also sees the cremation of the cremation casket followed by the viewing of a portrait of the Buddha. There are also the “Laying in a Glass Jar” service which is held at the cemetery with the ashes being placed inside a clear glass jar. The final service is known as “Sarvangasana” which is seen by all and where the ashes are treated in a special manner.

Most Buddhist funeral packages in Singapore are complete with the Buddhist scripture and incense sticks, and there is also the provision of Buddhist scripture posters and bookmarks printed on yellow cards. For those families who would like to include non-Buddhist elements to their service, they can opt to include a photo of the deceased inside the Buddhist funeral package along with other Buddhist icons such as the Lotus Flower, St. Christopher, Emerald Buddha and the Bamboo Cloth. Some companies also incorporate Christian elements such as bible verses and music instruments into the Buddhist funeral packages. However, for families who wish to follow the Buddhist path in their funeral service, there are many options to choose from including Buddhist scripture, music, prayers and creeds.