Funeral rites in Singapore differ according to one's religious belief and the dialect group of the deceased's family. In general, Singapore funeral rites are part of the process that people undergo to have closure. Closure is important for surviving family members and that is why at Agape Bereavement Care, we focus on providing closure for families. In olden days, a period of mourning is observed between death and the disposition of the body. These rites aim to help surviving family members to cope with the reality of loss, death and their own deepest fears. They allow time for the family members to accept what has happened, and to bid goodbye.

In a multicultural and multiracial country like Singapore, it is not peculiar to attend funeral services of a religion that is different from your own. Attend the wake service with respect for the bereaved and deceased, and strive to honour that religion in the individual person.