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What to expect for a Catholic Funeral Service in SingaporeFor Roman Catholics, their life does not end with death. At the end of their life journey, a funeral is held by the Catholic community to commemorate their time with us on Earth, before they rejoin God in Heaven. In Singapore, a funeral Mass (Requiem Mass) is held at their parish church.
Before the funeral Mass, a wake is held for family and friends to come together and pray for the soul of the departed. Catholic funeral wakes in Singapore can be held at a funeral parlour, a void deck, in the home, or at church. |
During the Vigil service, prayers and words of support are offered to help ease the loss. The Divine Mercy Chaplet and recitation of the Rosary may be accompanied by other passages from the Holy Bible to intercede for the soul of the dearly-departed to be granted eternal rest.
Funerals are often a time of distress, and the necessary arrangements for a proper Catholic funeral service can be overwhelming. TLC understands the challenges of coordinating multiple tasks to arrange a proper and dignified Catholic funeral service and is here to help all in need.
Funeral services for Roman Catholics can last up to three days in Singapore and can be broken down into four parts.
● Point of Passing
● The Wake/ Vigil Service
● Funeral Service & Memorial Mass
● Rites of Committal
The Rite of Committal is the last process in a Catholic funeral service. There are 2 options— burial or cremation—are available to Roman Catholics. If cremation is chosen, Catholics believe that all the remains of the departed should be interred in one place.
Funerals are often a time of distress, and the necessary arrangements for a proper Catholic funeral service can be overwhelming. TLC understands the challenges of coordinating multiple tasks to arrange a proper and dignified Catholic funeral service and is here to help all in need.
Funeral services for Roman Catholics can last up to three days in Singapore and can be broken down into four parts.
● Point of Passing
● The Wake/ Vigil Service
● Funeral Service & Memorial Mass
● Rites of Committal
The Rite of Committal is the last process in a Catholic funeral service. There are 2 options— burial or cremation—are available to Roman Catholics. If cremation is chosen, Catholics believe that all the remains of the departed should be interred in one place.
1. Can non-Catholics participate in a Catholic Funeral Service?
Yes, non-Catholics are welcomed to pay their respects to the dearly departed in their own way. Though non-Catholics are not allowed partake in the Holy Communion, they can participate in other Catholic Funeral Services rites should they want to.
2. Can the Funeral Mass be conducted at a Catholic Funeral Parlour?
No. The Catholic Funeral Mass should be conducted at the Church, though a Funeral Liturgy is allowed for in a funeral parlour if required. Do note, however, that an eulogy is to be avoided in such arrangements. Words of remembrance are still allowed for and encouraged.
At TLC, we understand that a Catholic funeral service can be confusing to navigate, especially for non-Catholic members of the family. Do not worry, and let our team of experts guide you through the process every step of the way. Simply reach out to us and find assurance in knowing that TLC will take care of all logistical matters for you during this time of grief.
3. Are there any days where Funeral Masses are not allowed to be conducted for Catholic Funeral Services?
Yes. Funeral Masses should not be celebrated on the following days:
Yes, non-Catholics are welcomed to pay their respects to the dearly departed in their own way. Though non-Catholics are not allowed partake in the Holy Communion, they can participate in other Catholic Funeral Services rites should they want to.
2. Can the Funeral Mass be conducted at a Catholic Funeral Parlour?
No. The Catholic Funeral Mass should be conducted at the Church, though a Funeral Liturgy is allowed for in a funeral parlour if required. Do note, however, that an eulogy is to be avoided in such arrangements. Words of remembrance are still allowed for and encouraged.
At TLC, we understand that a Catholic funeral service can be confusing to navigate, especially for non-Catholic members of the family. Do not worry, and let our team of experts guide you through the process every step of the way. Simply reach out to us and find assurance in knowing that TLC will take care of all logistical matters for you during this time of grief.
3. Are there any days where Funeral Masses are not allowed to be conducted for Catholic Funeral Services?
Yes. Funeral Masses should not be celebrated on the following days:
- Holy Days of Obligation
- Good Friday
- Holy Saturday
- Easter and the Sundays of Advent
- Easter Seasons
- Lent Period
