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A Catholic funeral service is a deeply spiritual rite rooted in the Catholic Church's teachings on death, resurrection, and eternal life. It's structured to both commend the soul of the deceased to God and to provide comfort for the grieving family. Let me give you a clear breakdown of how it usually works:


Catholic Funeral Checklist (Singapore)


This checklist provides a step-by-step guide for families arranging a Catholic funeral in Singapore. It covers the main stages from the time of death to post-funeral practices.


  1. After Death  

    • Contact parish priest or church office.

    • Engage a funeral director (undertaker).

    • Arrange wake venue (void deck, funeral parlour, or home).

  2. Wake / Vigil Service (1-3 days)

    • Set up altar with crucifix, candles, holy water.

    • Evening rosary prayers and scripture reading by priest or lay group.

    • Family and friends gather for prayers and condolences.

  3. Funeral Mass (Requiem Mass)

    • Held at parish church.

    • Casket received and covered with white pall.

    • Readings, homily, Eucharist, and final commendation.

    • Hymns chosen according to Catholic Liturgy.

  4. Procession & Committal Service

    • Proceed to cemetery or crematorium (Mandai or Choa Chu Kang).

    • Priest leads Rite of Committal: prayers, blessing, sprinkling hold water.

    • Body/Ashes committed to the ground or columbarium niche.

  5. Post-Funeral Practices

    • Request Mass intentions for the deceased.

    • Optional: 7th, 30th, 100th day prayers (cultural)

    • Observe anniversaries, All Souls' Day prayers.

Catholic Funeral Traditions & Symbols

  • Holy Water - Reminder of Baptism.

  • Incense - Symbolizes prayers rising to heaven.

  • Paschal Candles -  Symbol of the risen Christ.

  • Crucifix/Rosary - Placed with the deceased as a sign of faith.

  • Mass intentions - Family/Friends may request future Masses to be offered for the soul.


Key Catholic Teachings on Death

  • Cremation is allowed, but the ashes must be kept in a sacred place (cemetery/columbarium) - Not scattered or Kept at Home.

  • Prayers for the dead (including Masses) are strongly encouraged, as Catholics believe in purgatory - a state of purification before heaven.

  • Eulogies are not traditionally part of the Mass (the focus is on prayer), but many churches allow a short reflection.