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Burial, Cremation & Ash Storage

The body may be buried or cremated depending on the wishes and religion of the deceased.

Burial

Cremation

Columbaria

Burial

The Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Complex is the only cemetery in Singapore still open for burials.

Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Booking Office
910 Choa Chu Kang Road
Singapore 699819
Telephone : 6793 7428
Fax : 6793 7400

 

Please read the terms and conditions/rules and regulations of the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery before making a booking.

i) Bookings for burial can be made through phone, online or in person at the booking office.

Booking hours:
Mondays to Sundays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

ii) Payment is to be made at the booking office before the burial.

iii) Documents Required for verification before the burial:
  • Death Certificate (original)
  • Permit to Bury (original)
  • Identification papers of next-of-kin and applicant e.g. NRIC, Passport etc
  • Letter of authorization (if applicant is not a next-of-kin)
iv) Payment modes:
  • NETS
  • Cash Card
  • Credit Card
Burial Child Under 10 years old Adult
Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery $140 $315
Choa Chu Kang Ahmadiyya Jama'at Cemetery $140 $315
Choa Chu Kang Jewish Cemetery $140 $315
Choa Chu Kang Parsi Cemetery $140 $315
Choa Chu Kang Bahai Cemetery $140 $315
All other cemeteries at Choa Chu Kang other than those listed above e.g. Christian, Chinese, Hindu, Lawn $420 $940

v) All cancellations and change of confirmed bookings have to be made by the applicant or next-of-kin of the deceased in person at the booking office, together with all the relevant documents.

Note:
With effect from 1 November 1998 , the burial period for all graves will be limited to 15 years. At the end of the 15 years, the graves will be exhumed. For those whose religion permits cremation, the exhumed remains will be cremated and stored in columbaria niches. Where compulsory burial is required due to religious reasons, the remains will be re-buried in smaller individual plots.

Cremation

There are three crematoria in Singapore – one government-managed crematorium and two private crematoria.

1. Government Crematorium
Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium Complex
300 Mandai Road
Singapore 779393
Telephone : 6554 5655
Fax : 6459 5228 

Please click here for location map

Please read the terms and conditions/rules and regulations of the Mandai Crematorium before making a booking.

i) Bookings for cremation can be made by telephone, online or in person at the booking office.

Booking hours:
Mondays to Sundays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

ii) Payment is to be made at the booking office before the cremation.

iii) Documents required for verification before the cremation:
  • Death Certificate (original)
  • Permit to Cremate (original)
  • Identification papers of next-of-kin and applicant e.g. NRIC, Passport etc
  • Letter of authorization (if applicant is not a next-of-kin)

iv) Payment modes:
  • NETS
  • Cash Card
  • Credit Card
Cremation Fee  
Adult $100
Child Under 10 years old $50

v) All cancellations and change of confirmed bookings have to be made by the applicant or next-of-kin of the deceased in person at the booking office, together with all the relevant documents.

2. Private Crematoria
Private crematoria Address & Contact Numbers Operating hours Cremation Fees
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery 88 Bright Hill Drive Tel: 6849 5333 Fax: 6459 2258 Mon - Sun: 9:00am to 3:00pm $300
(cremation only)
$400*
(cremation + urn storage)
Tse Toh Aum Temple 601 Sin Ming Drive Tel: 6454 7666 Mon - Sun: 9:00am to 3:00pm $400
(cremation only)
$500*
(cremation + urn storage)

* Price varies, depending on choice of urns and storage location

Columbaria

Cremated ashes may be stored in columbaria niches. Niches are available at two government-managed columbaria and private columbaria.

Bookings for government-managed columbaria can be made online or in person at the booking office.

Government columbaria niches are available at:

  1. Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium Complex
  2. 300 Mandai Road
    Singapore 779393
    Telephone : 6554 5655
    Fax: 6459 5228

  3. Choa Chu Kang Columbarium
  4. 51 Chinese Cemetery Path 4
    Singapore 698932
    Telephone : 6795 9731
    Fax : 6795 0885
Please read the terms and conditions/rules and regulations of the government columbaria before making a booking.

i) Booking hours for government columbaria:

Monday to Fridays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturdays 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

ii) No advance booking of niches is allowed.

iii) Payment is to be made when the niche is confirmed.

iv) Documents Required: 
  • Death Certificate (original)
  • Identification papers of next-of-kin e.g. NRIC, Passport etc.
  • Letter of authorization (if applicant is not a next-of-kin)
v) Payment modes:
  • NETS
  • Cash Card
  • Credit Card
NICHE FEES (FOR ALL GOVERNMENT COLUMBARIA)  
Niche (standard) $500*
Niche (family) $900*

* Niches at government columbaria are allocated sequentially. There will be a $250 selection fee should you wish to choose a different location from that allocated.

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