Religion has been an integral part of Singapore. Being a cosmopolitan society, everyone here lives harmoniously with each other despite ethnicity, religion, and culture. The country is famous for its modernized city, but behind the magnificent façade, the ethnicity of different races is still evident in culture, traditions, and beliefs.
The country of Singapore is full of rich traditions and local culture. The unique ethnic influences from the culture of Singapore, making it the country with the most diverse culture in the world. Ethnic groups include Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Westerners. The culture of the Singaporeans today is based on these groups. On the other hand, in Singapore, there are more than ten various religions being practiced by people, thus discrimination is always an issue. Moreover, because of these religions, Singapore is known as the country of many beliefs.
The religious culture in the country is so diverse that there are different beliefs among the people. Aside from Buddhism, among the religions in the country include Taoism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and more. Because of these various religions, the funeral ceremony in Singapore also differs.
The people of Singapore practice different types of funeral traditions. Following strict traditions from the funeral preparations to funeral rites to wake and funeral, the practices may vary depending on religion.
Christianity in Singapore is at approximately 18% rate among the total population of the country today. Most of them actually grew up from non-Christian homes, which explains why the modern Christian funerals are still practiced with traditional and cultural funeral rites and ceremonies, as well as with elegant and beautifully arranged Christian funeral flowers.
In a Christian funeral ceremony, Christian families prefer the funeral rites to be held in their Christian church or in the funeral homes the family of the deceased person requested. Christian families in Singapore want to hold funerals in the most personal and meaningful way. The ceremony ends with a final commendation to significantly commend the deceased person to the loving arms of God.
It is common to these funerals that the casket is open for viewing, at least throughout the funeral wake. This is allowed in the country so that the family and relatives, as well as friends, can pay their respect and give their tribute to the deceased person.
Family and visitors arriving at the wake traditionally wear a white shirt or blouse and black pants. Everyone arrives at the wake to offer condolences and to comfort the family. A handshake or a hug is a common gesture, too, to express sympathy.
An opened Bible is commonly seen on the altar or table beside the coffin. This is to signify the Christian faith which is based on the Bible. Most of the Christian funerals are practiced to celebrate life with the hope that the family will be reunited again with the departing soul in heaven afterlife on earth.
In a Catholic funeral, the family traditionally holds a wake for the deceased person for 3 to 7 days to allow other family and relatives to come and pay their last respect before interment. It is a customary tradition and belief that the wake should last for 3, 5, or 7 days. An odd number is significant for grief for the Chinese-Catholic.
Funeral wake is often held at the family’s home or residence or at the void decks and funeral homes. A white tentage identifies Catholic funerals. Family, relatives, and friends are expected to bring or send Catholic funeral flowers to say their condolences.
Viewing of the open casket is common in many Catholic funerals. Necessary funeral services are adhered to in order to accommodate the family’s request.
Those who are planning to visit the wake to condole with the family and to pay their last respect to the deceased person may also say a short prayer for the family and for the departing soul. Visitors will be given a red thread that they can wear around the finger. After leaving the wake, visitors will let the red thread slip off the finger before they reach their house.
Aside from funeral flowers, visitors may also bring food or snacks and cash donations for the family to cover part of the huge expenses for the funerals. On the other hand, it is a tradition in the Catholic funerals to never say “Thank You” whenever someone brings or sends something.
Traditionally, in Buddhist funeral, the atmosphere is maintained to be serene, calm, and solemn. Even just before the time of death, everyone is expected to be quiet and solemn. A monk is present to help and support the person until death.
Based on the Buddhist religion, they believe that there are 3 intermediate states of the afterlife which they call Bardos. They require that the body be not disturbed for the next four hours after the time of death and for at least 3 days before the cremation.
Although there is not one common ritual performed on Buddhist funerals, most families hold the Buddhist funeral ceremony to last for 49 days. The first 7 days of the ceremony is very important in the Buddhist funeral traditions. The wake usually lasts for 3, 5, 7 or 9 days.
A large tentage setup is intended for the casket area. It should be set up near the deceased person’s home. Buddhist monks are expected to perform chanting on the wake and on the last night of the funeral wake. Aside from the white Buddhist funeral flowers, family, relatives, and friends may also bring food and fruit offerings for the deceased. Other common and traditional funeral necessities are joss sticks, joss stick urn, lotus candles, joss paper sandalwood, and sandalwood powder.
At the wake, a bucket of water containing fresh flowers is prepared to be used for cleansing. It has been believed that the water can cleanse away negativity brought by the funeral to the visitors. Red thread is also used to ensure safety and protection from evil spirits.
Visitors are required to wear white t-shirts as mourning clothes on the day of funerals. Family and friends are carried back and forth by a rented vehicle on the way to the crematorium.
Taoist funerals are becoming simpler over time. The old funeral traditions are slowly being forgotten or lost. Although there is only a little information written about the Taoist funeral traditions because they do not talk about death traditionally, the most common trends in Taoist funerals include the funeral rites being performed by the Taoist Priest.
In a Taoist funeral wake, the funeral director is assigned to provide all the necessary funeral services because the family of the deceased person is beset by grief and sorrow. There may be various Taoist denominations with different rites and rituals for the funerals, there are also some common funeral rites.
Based on traditions and belief, the funeral wake lasts for 3, 5, or 7 days. An altar is set up with a lamp on top to signify sacredness and immortality. There are 2 large candles on the table together with some cups filled with tea, water, and rice. They also have 5 plates of fruits to signify the 5 elements. In the center of the table, an incense burner is set up.
The best Taoist funeral flowers, on the other hand, are the white and yellow flowers of Chrysanthemums and Lilies.
In Islam funeral traditions, everyone is expected to follow and adhere to the specific Islamic funeral rites. The rites are followed in accordance with their religious laws or commonly known as Syariah. It is important and traditional for them to handle the body with the utmost care.
Part of the Islamic traditional funeral rituals is the washing and shrouding of the body of the deceased person. This procedure is called a ghusl. According to Muslim law and religion, this procedure is done by the family member or by someone of the same gender. The body is washed with water three times to ensure that the body is clean. This is followed by kafan, the shrouding of the body. It is the wrapping of the body in plain white cloth coated with camphor, non-alcoholic perfume, and sandalwood powder. This is not just a ritual but a significance of dignity and privacy of the deceased person.
The next part of the Islamic funeral rituals is the funeral prayer. The congregation performs the prayer for the deceased person, and this is called jenazah. The funeral traditions of jenazah should be performed at home of the family or at their mosque. It is led by Imam while facing Qiblat or the direction of Mecca. An immediate family gets Muslim funeral flowers.
The last part of the funeral rituals is the burial. In Islamic burial, the body is placed in a coffin and brought to the cemetery. To bury the body, it is gently lowered in the grave without the coffin. The body is facing Qiblat. The grave is, then, covered fully with soil. To end the funeral rituals, a funeral sermon is said at the grave.
Depending on sects and sub-sects, the Hinduism funeral rituals vary in practices and procedures. It is a tradition for the people in Hindu faith to die at home surrounded by the family. A prayer vigil is performed until the time of death. Hindu mourners use Hindu funeral flowers to adorn the body and to prepare for the cremation.
In Hindu funeral traditions, the body of the deceased person remains at home for 24 hours, and after this, cremation is performed. They scatter the ashes on water. It could be a sacred body of water or one that is important and significant to the deceased person.
At the funeral wake, mourners wear an appropriate dress, and the chief mourner leads them. White clothes are appropriate and black is not accepted. Visitors are expected to attend the special funeral ceremony 10 days after to liberate and free the soul of the deceased person. They can bring fruits to the ceremony.
The Sikh beliefs on death and funeral are distinct. They believe that the soul never dies but reunited to their God, Waheguru the Wondrous Giver of Knowledge.
In Antam Sanskaar, the Sikh funeral, the funeral ceremony is focused on the celebration of life, not on loss, as the soul reunites with Waheguru.
Immediately after the death, Sikh funeral traditions begin by bathing the body and dressing it in clean, decent clothes. If the deceased person is Amrithdhari Sikh, the Kakaars or the articles of Sikh faith worn by the person should not be taken off from the body.
The family may opt for an open casket to allow family and relatives to see the person before the burial. The family may also have the body surrounded and adorned with Sikh funeral flowers.
Funeral rites and traditions in these ethnic groups are strictly adhered to and followed in order to bring rest and peace to the soul of the deceased person. These rites are expected to be observed carefully up to the last detail no matter the religion, beliefs, and ethnicity the family belongs. Respect is given to the deceased person, as well as to the bereaved family.
Who is better than the other in Western medicine depends on what diseases he can treat and what operations he can perform.Do you remember that Ah Let s go to the venue, I can t get in, right Director Pi He turned around and left, but his voice stayed, So I asked you to find your colleagues in the News Department and use your brain.
Isn t the matter a bit far away After hearing what Du Heng said, Wu Shengnan s attitude softened and he murmured softly, It s not that you can t do it.Then can you comment on Dr. Wei s explanation of stroke As soon as the host finished speaking, the old god added, If Dean Du has different ideas, If you understand it, you can also express it.
But we women can t. After forty, she is considered an advanced maternal age, and it can t be said.In addition, there is no sucking response so far, which means that some damage to this child is inevitable, such as the nervous control of the body.
If they don t get any benefits, they will definitely not invest more energy and money.The old lady looked at the child in Wang Laosan s hands, then at Wang Shuqiu s mother, who was sitting on the sofa in a daze, and said again, Look what a wonderful daughter in law she is, she even brought you a grandson.
If anyone If you want to pretend to be a big man in front of such people, you are really brainless.Du Heng nodded in agreement. As for changing clothes, it s actually a simple statement.
Darling, I must be so lucky. I heard that there are only two winners in the medical system this time, and these two are all his students.Hearing Du Heng s explanation, the man was obviously a little dissatisfied, That shouldn t be the case.
While he was thinking hard about the prescription, Du Heng suddenly discovered that the system he had not paid attention to for a long time had actually completed more than half of the number of cases in this stage, and had accumulated nearly 6,000 cases.The young doctor laughed happily The director heard it right, this doctor is indeed a doctor from Jinzhou, and despite his young age, he is the dean of the city s women and children.
The establishment of this floor and ward was the work of the former Liu Hospital The long handwriting and decoration all came from Dean Liu s instructions.Do you understand this young man The leader asked the deputy beside him softly while applauding.
Brother, where is my sister in law She s cooking. She didn t come out.The old man was holding a large flashlight with a strong light in his hand.
Let s do it. Du Heng did what he said, and as soon as he finished speaking, a face with eyes full of surprise and a wide mouth appeared on the screen.His wife quickly held down his shoulders and said, Don t move now.
Lu Guangying s chest was racing. Ups and downs, the expression on his face is even more changeable.The old lady He stretched out his hand and smiled, It s okay, it s okay.
Du Heng looked familiar, and thought for a while before he remembered that this was Feng Su, the famous star Feng with the changeable hairstyle.It s just that the location of the tumor is too. and the adhesions in your uterine cavity are also too serious.
Lu Guangying looked at Du Heng seriously and said, Dean, if you can really apply for this project, there will be corresponding project funds.This time. But. Du Heng suddenly raised his voice and blocked Dr. Wei who was about to speak.
This is the experience summarized in the past year.Except for the two thumbs, the other eight fingers He didn t let them go.
Yes. Du Heng was a little speechless when he heard this answer.If you have any good suggestions or ideas, you can put them forward and discuss them together.
Wu Shengnan was being stared at by Du Heng during this period, and she had to be asked to rest at home.This is not very helpful for everyone s improvement, and it also causes a huge waste of the strength of the group formed around you.
The sword in her hand was only one step away from Queen Tianluo s heart.Suddenly, Chu Yuanzhen asked Where is Miaozhen, why didn t Miaozhen come back with you Xu Qi an was stunned for a moment, and his heart sank The situation was urgent at that time, and I teleported back directly, so I didn t meet her on the way.
She wanted to influence the guards, but everyone seemed to be brainwashed, no matter how hard she tried, it was useless.Seeing his appearance like this, Long Yinjian immediately raised his heart.
The shrine has been conceived for hundreds of years, but he was born.There is still no yin and yang value generated, the man in the mask is like an iron wall, it seems that no words can have the slightest effect on him.
After the book is finished, friends who are in the book shortage can go and see Elbow s The Naming of the Night.It s my fault.I thought that in your situation, you should want to improve your strength as soon as possible.
Meng Jingzhe s consciousness entered the water, and became thousands of pieces again, following the stagnant water, extending towards everywhere.You don t care about Changsheng Valley, don t you even care about your father and brother Gu Ze said.
Even the perfect sacrificial day, the first day of the new moon, passed by.It s just that I don t know if it s because of Jinghe Jianzun s advanced cultivation base, Jinghe Jianzun didn t die directly, but was in a semi crazy state like now.
But this time, the power to cut off the rules failed, and the sun rose and gathered as usual.Three Talk about something.Xu Yinluo is not afraid of women.
Wang Simu was secretly happy, and, with today s literary meeting, Erlang s reputation will also increase.Outside Jingshan City, in the valley, on the tens of feet high altar, there was a sudden cracking sound.
When seeing Wei Yuan, she forgot to bring Zhong Li, causing her to be hit in the waist by Xu Lingyin who was running around with her eyes closed, and two ribs were broken.Ah Jing s face froze.Meng Jingzhe said again If you don t think about yourself, you should think more about the child in your belly Meng Jingzhe thought of her own life experience, if the man in the mask said the truth, then he is probably Meng Jingzhe.
Sixi retorted.Immediately afterwards, Sixi s killer move came again.A Xi didn t follow, but looked at A Yuan with a smile.
Nian Rong said suddenly.Gu Ze was surprised when he heard this.In the distant capital city, in the dormitory, Huai Qing abruptly turned over and sat up, staring blankly at the surface of the small jade mirror.
Hearing that, the disciple raised his head and looked at Meng Jingzhe expectantly, hoping to hear some words of encouragement from him.Meng Jingzhe was worried about Ah Xi, and he didn t want to be her tool to be attacked, but no matter how hard he tried, he seemed unable to resist this weak toxin.
Because the repetition was irregular, Meng Jingzhe felt that there was no need to continue walking, it was time to make a choice.Let s go Chun Yan blurted out with a slight change of expression.
Hearing this, it just smiled lightly and said, I actually like that child.Xiaoyi, Xiaohu.Meng Jingzhe didn t expect to see these siblings here.
A Xi s cultivation level is not the highest in this team, but she can still get very good treatment even if she doesn t put in too much effort in the team.However, before the temple is built, you can only live in tents at the foot of the mountain.
The former turned around slowly, looked at the ugly and heroic Asuro, and said in a deep voice You have been promoted to the first rank up This is the reason why Liuli Bodhisattva retreated.Although Meng Jingzhe is still worried about Meng Xiaotian, he also understands that some things cannot be rushed.
Meng Jingzhe said seriously.Yin Yang value from Long Yin 10 Long Yin stretched out his hand and grabbed it, a small stone on the ground flew directly to her hand, she raised her hand, and gently raised it in front of Meng Jingzhe, The powder made from the small stone almost smeared Meng Jingzhe s face.
The sword energy has been released so far.Could it be that the master is fighting with someone Meng Jingzhe couldn t help asking.Does he really have the ability to bring the dead back to life Meng Jingzhe said.
After all, they are brother and sister, so it s easy to talk about such things.Liao Quansheng smiled and looked at Du Heng who was carrying two bags of fruit through the door.
I also asked her and got her confirmation before using Ligusticum.Two of them had fresh chicken droppings on them. Du Heng didn t know if Du Bing did it on purpose, but he just picked a softer feather and started to poke his wife s throat.
Apart from asking Liu Shengnan about finding help for Zhao Qiang, he had not taken any action in other aspects.If, if the man fails to catch her, the woman s current struggle will definitely kill the man.
Du Heng turned his head and asked, What did you take it for I heard that she was a micro business owner.The doctors and nurses I met along the way would nod and say hello to Du Heng, as if they were just seeing an ordinary colleague.
After hearing this, is it possible that the loan should be used in my own name Du Heng curled his lips.Is this the younger brother and sister Liao Quansheng s generosity made Du Heng slightly relieved.
However, Jin Zan s arrival also completely dispelled Du Heng s doubts about Lu Zhongjiang s fraud.He wanted to go to the target s house again to see if anyone was back.
Either I will kill him today, or he will kill me. Anyway, one of them must die.But as the director of the department and Du Heng s friend, he still didn t feel comfortable giving such a prescription to the patient to take home.
After Gong Daoyang finished his instructions, he glanced around and shouted loudly, Where s the village chief Village chief, come here.After checking, Du Heng even frowned, Do you have anything you have checked before Take it out and let me take a look.
Du Heng felt that he My three views and cognition were all shattered, and the pieces were scattered all over the ground.You want to treat me to a meal Of course, for such a big happy event, what s the point of just a banner If you can express my feelings, I have to ask you.
Ms. Zhou said deeply He glanced at Du Heng, was silent for a moment and then said, Okay, you can ask.The couple nodded in unison, sitting on the edge and waiting quietly, like two primary school students at this moment , there is no clue that the two are deputy directors of the first province, and one of them is in charge of the operation of the department as a deputy director.
The doctor gave the child Huoxiang Zhengqi water and a bottle of glucose.Du Heng stood up with the card and walked over He hugged Wei Kaida s neck and said, You are mentally retarded, how can you curse others.
Come out. But now the renovation of the red brick building has begun.The more he explained, the more confused he became.
From the top of the thigh, along this line, rub all the essential oil on one side.If you add sophora and catechu, it will be twenty five.
He also claims that he has no money, just not paying a penny.Dean, what are you making these things for Du Heng slowly put all the pills he had just rubbed into the small box, My niece will take the college entrance examination tomorrow, and I will prepare something in case she feels unwell tomorrow.
Just treat it as a holiday. Believe me, after a week , the disease that tortured you is gone, your girlfriend has also been treated well, and you can concentrate on handling your case.Therefore, to be an emergency doctor, in addition to having excellent abilities, you must also have a heart that cannot be blown by wind or shaken by rain.
Okay, okay, you can go to other hospitals to check again.I I paid the money, why didn t you give me the prescription Listening to Du Heng s strange words, the old man felt angry in his heart.
But the day before yesterday, my mother went back to her parents house and changed her mind after she came back.The Wei Qi genus has the function of warming blood and flesh and filling the skin.
Xiaoqiu said that he wants to decorate the second floor of the house together.Hearing his uncle s unscrupulous words, Wang Shuqiu sneered, Jiang Shan Yi It s hard to change one s nature.
Du Ping was stunned. After a moment, he asked, Is Du Bing s wife okay After all, it took several minutes from Liang Lihai to call you and you to go down.He felt a little dry in the mouth. Du Heng took a sip of the water on the table, pursed his lips and asked, Then what is the sentence now Not yet, police.
Therefore, there is nothing wrong with having nurses stand in position C.Doctor Du, that should be the case. What medicine should I use Doctor Hou was also very excited and couldn t help but ask.
Hey, I thought it would be troublesome for you to take the practicing exam.If you know, tell me why you beat yourself. Gu Ping blushed and said quickly, Liuwei Dihuang Pills nourish kidney yin.
Trouble. This time, the two of them were even more panicked.Du Heng raised his head and looked at Gu Ping, but did not force Gu Ping to answer, Epistral pain is one of the most common diseases we have now.
Ask me. Name, age, workplace. Li Xiu e, 49 years old, works as a cleaner in XX Kindergarten.Looking at Du Heng s back, his expression changed several times, and finally he gritted his teeth, turned around and ran out the door.
The bottleneck that troubled them has been loosened, and they have all broken through to the state of half step transformation.With a bang, the towering pillar of wind exploded, turning into fragments and disappearing.
It seemed that the work could not be completed in a short time.After some treatment, he finally suppressed the injury temporarily.
Daoist Taiyin nodded with a smile, raised his hand, and a law of Taiyin enveloped the two of them.Fortunately, the monster worms were not very cultivated, so Xu Yang took care of them easily.
It was thanks to the phantom demon who sacrificed his life to resist, otherwise the situation would have been even worse.To thank me for my help, Wanbao Pavilion did this, but Xunxianmen should not rely too much on the other party.
The silver light landed on the Yin Yang Demonic Diagram and immediately fixed the Demonic Diagram.I dived for a while and finally reached the bottom, only to see a huge sealed crystal appearing in front of the ancestor of the demon.
Facing the opponent s attack, Tian Xing was powerless and barely resisted After a while, he was completely defeated, and was about to close his eyes and wait for death, when suddenly a strange witchcraft power flew over and wrapped his opponent inside.At this time, dozens of figures flew into the palace, and they were divided into two groups to stand separately.
Guan Xing also had no choice but to have something happen.In desperation, the Sunset Demon Lord had no choice but to throw out his trump card.
Seeing that the situation was about to explode, a loud laugh suddenly came from a distance, Hahaha Ximotian, you are so shameless.The effect of the soul technique is even more powerful.
This scene immediately aroused Qin Mengyao s memories.The five emperors did not dare to neglect and hurriedly responded with five color divine light.
The small world is promoted, refining the sunset demon, and exploring the water moon sect.Daoist Fengfeng and others were curious, wondering where Xu Yang would take them Everyone flew away for half a day, Xu Yang suddenly stopped, with a serious expression on his face.
Seeing this witch power, Xu Yang urged him, and the pure Yang True Fire blazed brightly, engulfing the ghost aura and burning it up.Taking back the two spirit treasures, Xu Yang raised his hand, and the body of the Jufeng stone demon quickly shrank and fell into his hands.
Seeing this, Xu Yang had no choice but to comfort him Don t worry, Yaoyao, with the peak cultivation of Daoist Taiyin, even if he really loses, he will not be in danger of life, and there are two masters, Yimei and Kurong, there will be no harm.Then it fell hard, making a loud rumbling noise.In the blink of an eye, the giant mountain was razed to the ground, and a huge pothole appeared at the bottom of the mountain.
Xu Yang shook his head, and immediately said In this case, I will go to Meteor God Ridge, and you stay here Fellow Daoist Agate will tell me the teleportation coordinates.At the same time, he opened his beak and spit out a condensed blue light.
The low grade spirit veins in the Shuiyue Cave unexpectedly chose this place.Seeing this, Xu Yang thanked the phantom, and entered the space passage together with Wang Lin and disappeared.
It is indeed a treasure land full of power.Xu Yang raised his hand and tapped lightly, the three heavens trembled slightly, the laws of heaven and earth converged, and soon a big seal appeared in front of Xu Yang.trauma.When the storm of sword energy dissipated, the Netherworld giant had completely collapsed, most of the real water in the Netherworld was wiped out, and the rest were out of the old man s control, and were collected into the small world by Xu Yang.
An old man with unfathomable aura raised his hand to take it.
