Post-death procedures in Singapore - Revision history

Dayana Rizal: /* Funeral arrangements */

2019-11-25T08:50:45Z

Funeral arrangements

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	\|Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery		\|'''Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery'''


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	*$400 (cremation + urn storage)		*$400 (cremation + urn storage)
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	\|Tse Tho Aum Temple		\|'''Tse Tho Aum Temple'''

Dayana Rizal: /* Estimated expenditure */

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Estimated expenditure

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	'''Tel:''' 6454 7666		'''Tel:''' 6454 7666
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	*$400 (cremation only)		*$400 (cremation only)
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	\|Choa Chu Kang Muslim/ Ahmadiyya Jama’at / Jewish / Parsi / Bahai Cemetery		\|Choa Chu Kang Muslim/ Ahmadiyya Jama’at / Jewish / Parsi / Bahai Cemetery
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	*$140 (child under 10 years old)		*$140 (child under 10 years old)
	*$315 (adult)		*$315 (adult)
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	\|All other cemeteries at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery other than those listed above		\|All other cemeteries at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery other than those listed above
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	*$420 (child under 10 years old)		*$420 (child under 10 years old)
	*$940 (adult)		*$940 (adult)
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	*~$5,690 (Soka)		*~$5,690 (Soka)
	*~$3,300 (Hindu)		*~$3,300 (Hindu)

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	\|Cremation		\|Cremation

Dayana Rizal at 08:47, 25 November 2019

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	The total cost of post death procedures in Singapore is subjective and differs across families. The breakdown of all the post-death procedures in Singapore are as follows:		The total cost of post death procedures in Singapore is subjective and differs across families. The breakdown of all the post-death procedures in Singapore are as follows:
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	~~\|'''~~Breakdown~~'''~~		!Breakdown
	~~\|'''~~Average ~~Cost~~ (SGD)~~'''~~		!Average cost (SGD)
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	\|Private Autopsy (Mortuary@HSA)<ref>“Death procedures and all death expenses in Singapore 2018”. ''Singapore Legal Advice.'' November 26, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/death-registry-autopsy-funeral-expenses-singapore/</ref>		\|Private Autopsy (Mortuary@HSA)<ref>“Death procedures and all death expenses in Singapore 2018”. ''Singapore Legal Advice.'' November 26, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/death-registry-autopsy-funeral-expenses-singapore/</ref>

Dayana Rizal: /* Cremation */

2019-11-25T08:44:58Z

Cremation

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	Families can also choose to cremate their loved ones in one of the 2 private crematoria:		Families can also choose to cremate their loved ones in one of the 2 private crematoria:
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	~~\|'''~~Private Crematoria~~'''~~		!Private Crematoria
	~~\|'''~~Fees (SGD)~~'''~~		!Fees (SGD)
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	\|		\|Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery


	Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery


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	'''Tel:''' 6849 5300		'''Tel:''' 6849 5300
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	*$300 (cremation only)		*$300 (cremation only)
	*$400 (cremation + urn storage)		*$400 (cremation + urn storage)

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	\|		\|Tse Tho Aum Temple


	Tse Tho Aum Temple


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	'''Tel:''' 6454 7666		'''Tel:''' 6454 7666
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	*$400 (cremation only)		*$400 (cremation only)
	*$500 (cremation + urn storage)		*$500 (cremation + urn storage)

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	Opening Hours: 8.30AM - 4.30AM (Monday - Friday), 8.30AM - 12.30PM (Saturday)		Opening Hours: 8.30AM - 4.30AM (Monday - Friday), 8.30AM - 12.30PM (Saturday)
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	\|'''Sites'''		!'''Sites'''
	~~\|'''Fee~~ (SGD)~~'''~~		!Fees (SGD)
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	\|Choa Chu Kang Muslim/ Ahmadiyya Jama’at / Jewish / Parsi / Bahai Cemetery		\|Choa Chu Kang Muslim/ Ahmadiyya Jama’at / Jewish / Parsi / Bahai Cemetery
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	*$140 (child under 10 years old)		*$140 (child under 10 years old)
	*$315 (adult)		*$315 (adult)

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	\|All other cemeteries at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery other than those listed above		\|All other cemeteries at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery other than those listed above
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	*$420 (child under 10 years old)		*$420 (child under 10 years old)
	*$940 (adult)		*$940 (adult)

	~~<br />~~
	\|}		\|}
	In 1998, the government announced that the burial period for all graves at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Complex would be limited to 15 years, due to the shortage of land space. After the 15-year lease, graves will be exhumed and the remains are either cremated or re-buried in smaller individual plots.<ref>“Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Exhumation Programme”. ''National Environment Agency''. July 2, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/choa-chu-kang-exhumation-programme</ref>		In 1998, the government announced that the burial period for all graves at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Complex would be limited to 15 years, due to the shortage of land space. After the 15-year lease, graves will be exhumed and the remains are either cremated or re-buried in smaller individual plots.<ref>“Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Exhumation Programme”. ''National Environment Agency''. July 2, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/choa-chu-kang-exhumation-programme</ref>

Dayana Rizal: Dayana Rizal moved page Post death procedures in Singapore to Post-death procedures in Singapore

2019-11-25T08:41:42Z

Dayana Rizal moved page Post death procedures in Singapore to Post-death procedures in Singapore

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Dayana Rizal at 09:59, 11 March 2019

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	The deceased’s family members will have to obtain the CCOD from a certified personnel before proceeding with the registration of death, which has to take place within 24 hours from the time of death. The steps to getting a CCOD differs, depending on the location of death.		The deceased’s family members will have to obtain the CCOD from a certified personnel before proceeding with the registration of death, which has to take place within 24 hours from the time of death. The steps to getting a CCOD differs, depending on the location of death.

	===~~Hospital~~===		===Death in hospital===
	In the scenario that the cause of death is known, the attending doctor will fill up the CCOD which will then be handed over to the ward nurse. Family members can collect the CCOD from the ward nurse after showing the deceased’s identity card.		In the scenario that the cause of death is known, the attending doctor will fill up the CCOD which will then be handed over to the ward nurse. Family members can collect the CCOD from the ward nurse after showing the deceased’s identity card.


	In the case of an unknown cause of death, the attending doctor will inform the police and arrange for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA (Health Sciences Authority). The State Coroner, in consultation with the duty pathologist, will review the case and determine if an autopsy should be performed on the deceased.<ref>“When death occurs.” ''National Environment Agency''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/post-death-matters/when-death-occurs/in-a-hospital</ref> The police will conduct further investigation if the autopsy report reveals that the death was unnatural.		In the case of an unknown cause of death, the attending doctor will inform the police and arrange for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA (Health Sciences Authority). The State Coroner, in consultation with the duty pathologist, will review the case and determine if an autopsy should be performed on the deceased.<ref>“When death occurs.” ''National Environment Agency''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/post-death-matters/when-death-occurs/in-a-hospital</ref> The police will conduct further investigation if the autopsy report reveals that the death was unnatural.
	===~~Home~~===		===Death at home===
	When a death has occurred at home, next of kin should contact the family doctor or any neighbourhood doctor who is willing to make a house call. If the cause of death is known, the doctor will issue the CCOD on the spot, if not, the police will be informed for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA. Family members of the deceased should call the police directly if there are no doctors available.		When a death has occurred at home, next of kin should contact the family doctor or any neighbourhood doctor who is willing to make a house call. If the cause of death is known, the doctor will issue the CCOD on the spot, if not, the police will be informed for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA. Family members of the deceased should call the police directly if there are no doctors available.

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	The law in Singapore requires all deaths to be registered within 24 hours of occurrence. Prior to registration, the family should decide whether the body will be cremated or buried, as this information is required when registering the death. The Death Certificate will be issued after the registration procedure.		The law in Singapore requires all deaths to be registered within 24 hours of occurrence. Prior to registration, the family should decide whether the body will be cremated or buried, as this information is required when registering the death. The Death Certificate will be issued after the registration procedure.

	===~~Location~~===		===Locations for registration===
	The family will have to register the death at either Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or any Police Divisional Headquarters, Neighbourhood Police Centre or Neighbourhood Police Post. If the body is referred to Mortuary@HSA, the death will be registered there.		The family will have to register the death at either Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or any Police Divisional Headquarters, Neighbourhood Police Centre or Neighbourhood Police Post. If the body is referred to Mortuary@HSA, the death will be registered there.

	===Documents===		===Documents required===
	The documents required for the registration of death are as such:		The documents required for the registration of death are as such:

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	==References / Citations==		==References / Citations==
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Dayana Rizal: /* Cremation */

2019-03-05T03:22:33Z

Cremation

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	*$400 (cremation only)		*$400 (cremation only)
	*$500 (cremation + urn storage)		*$500 (cremation + urn storage)

Dayana Rizal: /* Burial */

2019-03-05T03:22:01Z

Burial

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	\|All other cemeteries at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery other than those listed above		\|All other cemeteries at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery other than those listed above
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	*$420 (child under 10 years old)		*$420 (child under 10 years old)
	*$940 (adult)		*$940 (adult)

Dayana Rizal: /* Certificate of Cause of Death (CCOD) */

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Certificate of Cause of Death (CCOD)

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	===Hospital===		===Hospital===
	In the scenario that the cause of death is known, the attending doctor will fill up the CCOD which will then be handed over to the ward nurse. Family members can collect the CCOD from the ward nurse after showing the deceased’s identity card.		In the scenario that the cause of death is known, the attending doctor will fill up the CCOD which will then be handed over to the ward nurse. Family members can collect the CCOD from the ward nurse after showing the deceased’s identity card.


	In the case of an unknown cause of death, the attending doctor will inform the police and arrange for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA (Health Sciences Authority). The State Coroner, in consultation with the duty pathologist, will review the case and determine if an autopsy should be performed on the deceased.<ref>“When death occurs.” ''National Environment Agency''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/post-death-matters/when-death-occurs/in-a-hospital</ref> The police will conduct further investigation if the autopsy report reveals that the death was unnatural.		In the case of an unknown cause of death, the attending doctor will inform the police and arrange for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA (Health Sciences Authority). The State Coroner, in consultation with the duty pathologist, will review the case and determine if an autopsy should be performed on the deceased.<ref>“When death occurs.” ''National Environment Agency''. August 24, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/post-death-matters/when-death-occurs/in-a-hospital</ref> The police will conduct further investigation if the autopsy report reveals that the death was unnatural.

	===Home===		===Home===
	When a death has occurred at home, next of kin should contact the family doctor or any neighbourhood doctor who is willing to make a house call. If the cause of death is known, the doctor will issue the CCOD on the spot, if not, the police will be informed for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA. Family members of the deceased should call the police directly if there are no doctors available.		When a death has occurred at home, next of kin should contact the family doctor or any neighbourhood doctor who is willing to make a house call. If the cause of death is known, the doctor will issue the CCOD on the spot, if not, the police will be informed for the body to be sent to the Mortuary@HSA. Family members of the deceased should call the police directly if there are no doctors available.

Dayana Rizal: /* Burial */

2019-03-05T03:02:46Z

Burial

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	Opening Hours: 8.30AM - 4.30AM (Monday - Friday), 8.30AM - 12.30PM (Saturday)		Opening Hours: 8.30AM - 4.30AM (Monday - Friday), 8.30AM - 12.30PM (Saturday)
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