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.
He understood that if he couldn t pass this test today, he would have to say goodbye to this profession with his assistant physician qualification certificate.This time depends on the specific situation. Deputy Director Di said slightly.
However, Du Heng didn t notice his second apprentice s actions.For example, you can get acupuncture, but you can t use Duheng s own needles, you must use the needles they provide.
You have to call in advance to drink medicine, and the earliest you can get the medicine is four and a half hours.Environment and support. If a few scumbags leak in due to the negligence of us people, it will corrupt the entire Chinese medicine system.
After all, after his neck was twisted just now, my husband suddenly felt nauseous, his dizziness worsened, and his limbs became numb and stiff.But didn t you make a surprise attack that day Plus you were chatting with your parents, so you forgot about it at that time.
After seeing the first patient come in, his anxious mood gradually calmed down, and he began to help Du Heng receive treatment in an orderly manner.After waiting for the plane to land, he put Lao You into the receptionist s car, and he rushed directly to his home.
There are only three hospitals in the entire county.Hmm. I don t know what you can say, and which ones I can t ask you about things.
She just has one idea now nothing happens to her husband, he must be safe and healthy.Therefore, the most correct way to use this drug is to cultivate it slowly over a long period of time, rather than in a short burst during competition.
Du Heng took a deep breath, ignored Deputy Director Huang and Ling Shuwen, and directly explained their situation to the three patients.Director Qu, what s going on Do you need help Du Heng slowly walked to Deputy Director Qu and asked in a low voice.
Feeling that the aunt thought he was jumping in line.But at this time, he had no time to sigh, and he also forgot about Tang Jinhan s glory.
Kang Zhirong was not anxious this time, but stared at Du Heng and said slowly, I have no intention of solving the problem of their lung source.Disappear into the invisible. What was said to be a door in front of a few people was actually just a few wooden stakes.
There was also a car parked at the door, which further showed that it was still open for business.As soon as Du Heng finished speaking, he heard the woman tell her about her history of rhinitis, which made Lao You and others look at Du Heng with admiration again.
Therefore, although Du Heng was satisfied with the time without interruption these days, he still felt a little uncomfortable as time went on.Du Heng s heart moved, and he asked after a slight hesitation, Did Director You say who was looking for me Just said it was the leader of the Health Commission, and I didn t go into details.
Du Heng couldn t care about the police at this time.As the first doctoral student he led, even though he joined the team halfway, it was also his first time, and he didn t want to get a health care practitioner out of his hands.
Rote memorization and mastery are two completely different words, so in the end, except for admiration, Dr.Then after a low sound of the engine starting, the car left gracefully.
This is something you don t cherish. Don t blame me in the future.However, when he applauded, he did not place the two slaps in front of himself, but gave them his best effort.
Lou Guozhang He thought for a moment and said. The phone was turned off, which was Du Heng s intention.But they can t make up their minds, so they want to talk to you, the dean.
And this is also the concept that his father in law has been instilling in him.So now that he had finished talking to Tang Jinhan, he had nothing to do here.
For example, Lou Guozhang performed liposuction therapy on the child before.There was no way before. His prescription can treat hemiplegia and stroke.
These seniors of traditional Chinese medicine were no strangers to Du Heng and believed in his medical skills.Hello, Director Shi, I m Tang Jinhan. Okay, ok, thank you, Director Shi. um um um, I remember it. The students surrounding Tang Jinhan changed Tang Jinhan from nervous to trance like, then to The expression of surprise was all seen in his eyes, and he couldn t help but start to guess in his heart.
After a slight pause, Song Guangjiong suddenly whispered, Do you know something big has happened in our acupuncture school these days Du Xueting shook her head blankly.But unfortunately, there was nothing else in the carriage except shards of glass.
So after getting Du Heng s theory on the treatment of liver disease and wandering around the cancer project team, I took the lead in starting to work on Du Heng s basic formula for fighting cancer.Doctor Xiaobai suddenly wanted to slap himself in annoyance.
However, he became very interested in Fu Xiaoxia.Senior Xie Luo has already promised me.Shao Nan wouldn t be able to sleep without knocking hard.
Sure enough, the formation has always been crumbling.Because the seal is loose.Xinghuo Shinichi controlled the formation to fight against the fire spirit dragon, and he almost cursed in his heart.
But it happened to be arranged here.What does this mean Explain that there is something in it that Allen pays attention to.So I will pick you up by myself It s gone.Lan Yuanzhou stepped into the volcano and explained a few sentences briefly.
Not only that, Water Lian Shinichi of Taibai Qinglian Sect also arrived later.I know Can you shut up Shao Nan roared.Underside Underside Shao Nan was taken aback, and was almost entangled by the black shadow rushing out from below.
Now that he has reached this point, it is impossible not to give Fan Tianyou some flair.Ah It s a pity that it s a shocking work.It seems that it fell short at the last moment.
Help you forcibly refine the remaining little fire spirit dragon.If other people finish the test, will more than 20 people fall down To be continued.
The question now is, where is this chaotic ancient cave, and what conditions are required to enter.On this road, Shao Nan met many.Wugu Town is ahead, but I don t know if there is any place to stay.
Only those who are quite confident in their own strength will do it, otherwise, if they are not careful, they may steal chickens and lose money.Do you think this is true In the end, Qing Yao Shinichi was the first to get rid of this feeling and speak first.
There are still five miles left To be continued.Chapter 404 The Shocking Event There are still five miles left Xiaocao er s words were like a reminder, making Shao Nan even more tense up.Shao Nan smelted and purified a material, and then put it in a container prepared in advance to store it, and save it for the actual refining.
Both of them knew very well that this matter would definitely attract the attention of the elders of the Bibo Huanyue Clan.However, due to a little delay, he is already a distance behind Fengliang Zhenjun and Shao Nan.
Why is it fake and real, what the hell Shao Nan had some judgment on Xiaocao er s recovery just now, and returned to the unreliable ranks.We have good wine and good food when we have guests.
It s a no brainer at all.Although Nine Li Sword Master only guided Shao Nan to practice for more than four months, but for Shao Nan, these four months.Fellow Daoist Tianfeng, do we still have to go inside Let s go Such a rare opportunity.
However, any Nascent Soul True Monarch is the treasure of the sect, and even thinks highly of himself.What surprised Shao Nan and Lan Yin was the flame that was burning inside the mask all the time, and it was not just a kind of flame.
Yan Jianbai didn t hide himself at all.Killing intent.It s really Brother Shao That s great.I thought I would never see Brother Shao again in my lifetime.
To be continued.Chapter 438 How could it be that if he didn t have Xiaocao er s call, it is estimated that Shao Nan is still immersed in the arms of fire control technique.Not only did Shao Nan unconditionally guide him in the formation, but he even saved his life in times of crisis.
As long as Shao Nan and others are taken down, there will be countless rewards, and even their own lives can be rewritten.When Shao Nan s spiritual sense penetrated into the storage bracelet, he was immediately stunned.
Tianming Yuncaozhi That kind of elixir that looks very similar to Tiancaozhi, but is a hundred times stronger than Tiancaozhi Xiaocao er was a little surprised.Okay, after all these years, you must have felt aggrieved.
Not only Lan Yuanzhou, but the other three people also cheered up.However, to be able to become a fairy king in the chaotic ancient times is definitely a person of great wisdom and perseverance.
However, I still have a way.Gu Yueyou didn t believe Shao Nan at all.If it is said that Shao Nan s true energy was like scattered lines in the past, now Shao Nan s true energy has been twisted into a strand.
The Nangong family can turn their backs and refuse to admit the identity of Xie Luoxiu.There was a Nanpu refining shop in Fangshi a while ago, which was opened by a friend of my nephew.
Shao Nan has not yet fully cultivated the secret technique, so that every once in a while, the nine dantians will riot once, and the realm will change back and forth with the dantians.If you want to destroy the formation, there are still many ways to come to the door.
Floating milk, a special product outside the forbidden area of the magic spring.The person in front of him brought too many surprises to him today.
You.Tuoba Jing wanted to say something, but was held back by Gu Yueyou.Do you know how many spirit stones Lingxiao Pavilion gave me How could it be possible for you to reach the peak of foundation establishment so quickly without the help of Lingxiao Pavilion Yan Jianbai tirelessly taught.
Because behind him was Jinding Zhenjun with a group of Huashen Zhenzun, and the latest Nascent Soul Zhenjun, and even some Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment juniors passing by to watch.Instead, he chatted with Shao Nan about the fire control competition.
You re a person who values sex over friends.Except for some remaining monks who are waiting for the final result of the Fire Control Competition, the Sacred Fire Glazed Sect has almost returned to normal.Looking at the familiar room, Shao Nan couldn t help smiling.
Chapter 384 Supervising Elders At that time, you split Zhenjun Puyang s blood colored bird explosion talisman with one sword, and split Zhenjun Puyang in two with your sword.Ah Good When Xinghuo finally came to his senses when he heard Shao Nan s words, he agreed without thinking about how Shao Nan controlled the formation.
Even if he knew how the other party s Nascent Soul King came, even if he knew that the other party s Nascent Soul King would not survive for long.Compress it to your limit within the specified time, and then Use it to attack our test pillar.
The entire team, two Golden Cores, and more than 20 Foundation Builders, is considered a strong team even in Jinxingfang City.The palace prepared by the Sacred Fire Glazed Tile School was slowly becoming full.
I don t know why, since Shao Nan entered Jiuli Mountain, Xiaocao er no longer probed into Shao Nan s heart.It lasted for more than half a month.After that, the Bibo Huanyue clan passing through this area only had seven or eight waves a day.
Shao Nan stretched his waist, which was really uncomfortable.Xinghuo Shinichi was overjoyed when he heard Shao Nan s voice.
Anyone with high strength, Yan Jiaze will not provoke, and anyone with low strength will be squeezed desperately.My guess is indeed correct.Xiaocao er finally agreed with Shao Nan, but what she said made Shao Nan s face pale big change.
For more than two years, Shao Nan s entire mind has been immersed in refining weapons.Three days later, just like the girl just now, she was thrown out of the courtyard dying.
Chen Songfeng s face was full of bitterness. Looking at the unquestionable young woman, he turned to Liu Baqiao and said Then Next, I will trouble you to carry the book box.The old man in white clothes pricked up his ears and marveled. Although he had not seen the battle with his own eyes, he had a rough guess.
The Confucian scholar was curious He smiled and said, Oh Tell me. Zhao Yao pointed to the majestic twelve legged archway, This place, together with the iron lock well in Xinghua Lane, there are also rumors that there are two iron swords hanging at the bottom of the bridge.The old man sighed and said, Why is this so The woman looked cold and sneered, How many good people do you think this town has The old man stood up and took a deep look at the ignorant child.
The way he looked at him was a bit like Old Man Yao s, with a hint of disgust. Ruan Qiong ignored the boy and walked back to the blacksmith shop.Even though Zhigui had already taken his eccentric sister to find Gu Can, the slug, and the young guy who spent a lot of money to take advantage of him if he disagreed with her, also walked into his yard.
The fish slowed down his recovery. This time he had a fight with Ma Kuxuan and bumped fists, which made matters worse.Li Baoping had no choice but to let Shi Chunjia go first, with a face full of disappointment. When they walked into the door together, they didn t forget to feel sorry for Shi Chunjia.
The best way is to twist the word Yue , but the word is also acceptable. Gang means Gang. When you breathe in, you can borrow a mountain from the mountain god and the land.The old man nodded and stood up slowly, I know the seriousness and urgency of the matter. When the old man said the word urgent By the time, the girl in the curtain hat had already walked out more than twenty steps.
Chen Ping an grinned. These days, the young man s mind is like a bowstring that has been stretched to the full moon state, without any relief for a moment.Chen Pingan sighed, Then I ll take you to Mud Bottle Lane. You don t have to climb over the wall to enter the courtyard.
Wearing plain clothes, Song Jixin returned to Muping Alley. The courtyard door was unlocked. After opening the door, he saw his maid Zhigui sitting on a chair in the main hall, half squinting her eyes and tilting her head to doze off.The girl suddenly remembered what was important, raised her finger to her mouth, signaling Chen Pingan not to speak, and then She moved her position, obviously letting Chen Pingan pass, and she would not prevent him from picking up stones in the water.
The old man gently exhaled his breath, crossed the threshold, walked down the steps, and walked towards the nearest peach tree.His expression became heavier. The girl in green was filled with hatred, gritted her teeth and said, I smashed his chest with one punch, what a cruel method The man did not speak.
There is also the Xiling Armored Warrior created by the Taoist Talisman Sect. It is a very magical thing. A thin piece of talisman paper, after being infused with Qi by a Qi Practitioner, can transform into a tall armored warrior with a height of seven to eight feet, and great strength.How could you imagine that Xiu Xiu, a girl who is usually so good tempered, would have such a side Beat someone half to death as soon as you strike The girl lay on the counter and continued to be in a daze.
Zhigui asked tentatively Then you want to use your connections to find a feng shui treasure for Liu Xianyang to bury This is not difficult.The charcoal like young man crossed his arms and sat cross legged, with a rare arrogance on his face.
As a result, her plump buttocks were kicked hard by Zhenjun Jiejiang. The old man teased Ms. Gu, you owe it to yourself to take care of yourself.Remember to return the basket to me next time. After Liu Xianyang finished saying this, , jumped directly off the boulder and walked quickly in the stream, making countless splashes.
Song Jixin, who lives next door, has a strange temper that he has persisted for many years. He is just like cursing God, just like Granny Ma, scolding thieves for being blind.Qi Jingchun breathed out softly and said in a deep voice Qingjing. The old voice revealed a hint of anger, Qi Jingchun, you are brave An angry shout overcame Qi Jingchun s two words after Qingjing Character.
The old man turned to a little girl with braids and said, Go and call Li Baoping back. We are leaving the town today. The little girl made a sound, stood up reluctantly, and trotted away from the school.Compared with the indiscriminate killing of ordinary people in small towns who will inevitably be expelled, the fight between outsiders has an obvious loophole that allows people to make up for it.
Not only compared to Liu Xianyang, but even ordinary apprentices, I can t compare. It s not surprising that old man Yao looks down on me.So it wasn t that I was blind, but that Miss Ruan, your cover up was really not very good. Seeing that she was a little disappointed, Chen Pingan quickly comforted her and said, Miss Ruan, I appreciate your kindness.
Different. Ning Yao thought for a moment and asked, Can you find other severed arms nearby Chen Pingan squatted on the ground, shook his head with regret and said I searched, but found nothing.In the end, you were bullied by beasts into such a field. How can you live like this The method has passed. The black snake slowly straightened up and raised its head, revealing a pair of small claws on its abdomen, like the four toes embroidered on the python robes of the secular dynasty kings, rather than the five toes on the emperor s dragon robe.
Black, fainted on the ground. The old man suddenly waved his sleeves. The next moment, the child who was about to touch the door bolt of the courtyard staggered and fell to the ground, but when he realized something was wrong, he looked around blankly, and finally raised his head and looked at the storyteller standing next to him, Where is this The old man put his hands behind his back and said calmly In the bowl.
