Funeral Planning Resources
Essential government forms, checklists, and support services to guide you through the funeral planning process in Singapore.
Government Forms & Services
Death Registration (ICA)
Register a death within 24 hours at ICA or the hospital. Required for funeral arrangements.
Visit ICA Website →CPF Funeral Grant (Up to $6,000)
Claim from the deceased's CPF account to cover funeral expenses. Submit within 6 months.
CPF Board Guide →NEA Post-Death Services
Information on cremation, burial, exhumation, and licensed funeral directors in Singapore.
NEA Website →Gov.sg Official Guide
Step-by-step government guide on what to do after a death occurs in Singapore.
Read Guide →Funeral Planning Checklists
First 24 Hours After Death
- Contact a funeral director – They will guide you through the entire process and collect the body
- Register the death – At the hospital (if death occurred there) or ICA within 24 hours
- Notify immediate family – Inform close relatives and friends as soon as possible
- Decide on burial or cremation – Based on religious/family preferences
- Determine wake location – Home, HDB void deck, or funeral parlour
Week 1: Funeral Arrangements
- Choose funeral package – Select casket, services, wake duration based on budget
- Arrange religious services – Engage monks/priests/pastors for funeral rites
- Plan catering – If providing meals for attendees during wake
- Send obituary notices – Notify extended family, friends, colleagues via WhatsApp/newspaper
- Prepare eulogy/tributes – Coordinate with family members who will speak
- Apply for CPF funeral grant – Submit claim form to CPF Board
After the Funeral: Estate Settlement
- Locate the will – Check if deceased left a will with lawyer or at home
- Apply for Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration – If estate value exceeds $50,000
- Settle outstanding bills – Utilities, credit cards, loans, insurance premiums
- Claim CPF savings – Beneficiaries can claim deceased's CPF balance
- Cancel subscriptions – Phone, internet, memberships, etc.
- Seek grief support – Consider counseling if needed (see below)
Grief Support & Counseling Services
Grief is a natural response to loss. If you're struggling to cope, professional support is available. These organizations provide free or affordable grief counseling in Singapore:
Fei Yue Community Services
Grief support groups and individual counseling for bereaved individuals and families.
Singapore Hospice Council
Bereavement support programs for families who have lost loved ones.
Hotline: 6593 9090
Website: singaporehospice.org.sg
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
24-hour crisis helpline for emotional support (toll-free, confidential).
Hotline: 1767 (24/7)
Website: sos.org.sg
Institute of Mental Health (IMH)
Mental health services including grief counseling and psychiatric support.
Hotline: 6389 2222
Website: imh.com.sg
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