Columbarium
offering thoughtfully dedicated niches for Buddhists, Taoists, Christians, Catholics, and Freethinkers alike.
About Woodlands Memorial Columbarium
Serene Columbarium for All Beliefs
At Woodlands Memorial, our columbarium halls are thoughtfully dedicated to different faiths, allowing families to choose a final resting place that aligns with their religious traditions. This inclusive approach also makes it possible for families of mixed beliefs to keep their loved ones close together within one sacred location.
A Sanctuary of Peace and Nature
Every detail of our columbarium is designed to evoke calm and reflection. Surrounded by expansive sky gardens and lush greenery, the environment offers visitors a tranquil oasis to remember and honor their loved ones. All columbarium niches are located indoors in air-conditioned halls, providing year-round comfort and shelter from the elements.
Convenient Access for Every Visitor
Visitors enjoy the convenience of a multi-storey carpark with lift access on every level, making it safe and comfortable for seniors and those who require mobility aids. The columbarium is easily accessible by public transport, and to make visits even easier, we provide a free shuttle bus service from Woodlands MRT Station.
Spacious and Personalised Niches
Our columbarium niches are designed to fit urns measuring 9 inches by 9 inches, allowing cremated remains to be stored without the need for pulverisation. Each niche can be customised with photos, memorial items, and inscriptions, giving families a meaningful way to create a lasting tribute that reflects the life and memory of their loved one.
This is a video of our CEO, Mr Jason Poh, giving an introduction to our Columbarium
Columbarium For All Religions
Why Choose Our Columbarium
A Peaceful Final Resting Place
Finding a serene and dignified resting place is a meaningful way to preserve the memory of loved ones. At Woodlands Memorial, our columbarium in Singapore offers families a peaceful environment for remembrance. Designed with care and respect, it provides a tranquil setting where families can reflect, honour legacies, and find comfort in a space built for lasting connection.
Thoughtful Design and Setting
Our private columbarium in Singapore is designed to offer families a peaceful and comforting place of remembrance. Surrounded by lush sky gardens and soothing architecture, the environment promotes reflection and tranquility. Each air-conditioned hall provides year-round comfort while protecting the niches from weather conditions, ensuring a serene atmosphere where families can honour and remember their loved ones.
Multi-Faith Inclusiveness
At Woodlands Memorial, we understand the importance of honouring every belief with respect and care. Our columbarium in Singapore is thoughtfully designed to welcome families from diverse faiths, including Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Catholic, and Interfaith traditions. Separate halls are dedicated to each belief system, creating an inclusive and respectful environment where every family can find comfort and peace while paying tribute to their loved ones.
Legacy, Dignity, and Remembrance
With the trusted reputation of Woodlands Memorial, families can find comfort in a compassionate and respectful columbarium environment where every detail is guided by dignity, care, and peace. Our commitment to excellence ensures that loved ones are remembered in a setting that reflects serenity and heartfelt respect.
Security and Daily Care
At Woodlands Memorial, our commitment goes beyond thoughtful design to include continuous care and protection. The columbarium in Singapore is meticulously maintained every day to uphold a clean and peaceful environment for all visitors. With 24/7 security and dedicated upkeep, families can have complete peace of mind knowing that their loved ones’ resting place remains well-preserved, safe, and treated with the utmost dignity at all times.
Types of Columbarium Niches Available
Choosing the right columbarium niche allows families to create a personalised and meaningful space that honours their loved ones according to their unique needs.
Single Niches: Honouring Individual Memories
- Designed for one urn, ideal for individual remembrance
- Personalisation options include inscriptions and meaningful items
- Allows for unique tributes reflecting the person’s character and life
- Suits families who wish to honour one loved one in a dedicated space
Double Niches: Eternal Togetherness
- Holds two urns, typically for couples or partners
- Enables shared engravings and decorative elements symbolising unity
- Personalised to reflect the couple’s shared journey and bond
- Meets the needs of couples wanting to remain together in memory
Family Niches: Preserving Generational Legacy
- Accommodates multiple urns, often up to eight or sixteen family members.
- Provides a collective space for families across generations to gather in remembrance
- Suitable for families wanting to maintain a lasting heritage together
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Our Buddhist Columbarium Halls
三圣殿
Gratitude Haven 永恩亭
永恩亭 (Gratitude Haven), also known as 三圣殿, is the currently the largest columbarium hall at Woodlands Memorial, it is located on level 8 for the use of Buddhists and Taoists.
This hall is watched over by 西方三圣, the Three Saints of the West, who are the central figures of Pure Land Buddhism. The Three Saints of the West are:
- 阿弥陀佛, Amitabha Buddha;
- 观世音菩萨, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva; and
- 大势至菩萨, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
This branch of Mahayana Buddhism focuses on rebirth in Pure Land, a realm where a Buddhist can more readily attain Nirvana. It is believed that once a person is reborn into Pure Land they are on the path to enlightenment without having to be reborn.
This hall has double columbarium niches and family niches that can store up to 8 cinerary urns. This hall also has ancestral tablets.
Bliss Haven 永安亭
永安亭 (Bliss Haven), is the first of our Buddhist columbarium halls at Woodlands Memorial, it is located on level 8 for the use of Buddhists and Taoists.
This hall is watch over by 地藏王菩萨 also known as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, he is revered for his vow to save all sentient beings from suffering. His most famous vow is:
“地獄不空，誓不成佛；眾生度盡，方證菩提。”
“If all the hells are not empty, I will not become a Buddha. If all living beings are not liberated, I will not enter Nirvana.”
This is why he is depicted in many Buddhist columbaria.
永安亭 (Bliss Haven) has single and double columbarium niches that are dedicated to Buddhists, Taoists and Freethinkers. This columbarium hall also has ancestral tables to meet the remembrance needs of families.
Personalised Niches
The unique feature of our columbarium niches is that can be personalised to your preference. We have a selection of funeral urns that you can choose from, a wide choice of templates for plaques – the plaque designs can also be customised and you can even decorate the interior of niches with keepsakes of your loved ones.
We have families that have taken their time and put in effort to decorate the niches in a way that helps them reconnect with their departed family members.
Understanding Columbarium
What is a Columbarium
A columbarium is a room or a building for the storage of funeral urns.
The word “columbarium” is derived from the Latin word for dove, “columba”, which was originally used to refer to the compartmentalised housing for doves and pigeons, also known as dovecotes.
However, in modern times columbarium or columbaria (plural) are known to be places for the storage of the cremated remains of the departed. The ashes of the departed are kept in cinerary urns which are in turn placed in the columbarium niches.
Woodlands Memorial is Singapore’s Newest Private Columbarium with air-conditioned Columbarium Halls for Buddhists, Taoists, Christians, Roman Catholics and Freethinkers.
Our team of preplanning advisors are on hand to walk you through the process of selecting a columbarium niche for yourself or your loved ones.
Our columbarium and showroom are open from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Sunday. Book an appointment with us to view our columbarium and select a niche that you prefer.
What is a Columbarium Niche
Made of materials like stone, marble, or metal, a columbarium niche is a small, individual compartment or space within a columbarium. Designed to securely hold urns containing the remains, each niche is generally marked with a plaque or engraving that identifies the individual whose ashes are housed there.
The Role of Niches in a Columbarium
Columbarium niches serve as the designated storage areas for the cremated remains of the deceased. They provide a respectful and secure environment for families to preserve the ashes of their loved ones. In addition to offering a permanent resting place, niches also ensure visitors reflect, pray, or pay respects in a peaceful space.
Customisation Options for Columbarium Niches
Plaques and Engravings
Families can choose to have personalised plaques or engravings on the niche. Details may include the name of the deceased, birth and death dates, or even a short inscription or meaningful quote.
Design
Niches are small, individual compartments designed to accommodate urns, often reflecting a family’s preferences or complementing the overall aesthetic of the columbarium.
Historical or Cultural Features
Columbarium niches can be customised with cultural symbols and heritage-inspired designs that reflect the family’s traditions. These may include Celtic knots, Hindu mandalas, and Buddhist lotus flowers. Elements like regional landscapes and cultural events can also be incorporated.
Personalised Containers for Keepsakes
Small items may be added to the niche to hold additional items such as a lock of hair, jewellery, or other personal belongings.
Our Christian Columbarium Halls
Grace Haven (永惠亭) on level 9 of Woodlands Memorial has single and double columbarium niches that are dedicated to Christians, Roman Catholics and Freethinkers.
We have adopted a Japanese garden theme that embodies harmony, balance and simplicity, this gives families and visitors a sense of calm and tranquillity.
Grace Haven 永恩亭
Grace Haven is the columbarium hall at Woodlands Memorial that is dedicated for the use of Christians and Catholics. We have decorated the hall with a simple cross that is a symbol of Christianity and Catholicism.
Our columbarium niches are adorned with either a cross or a dove with a cross.
How to Reserve a Columbarium Niche
Booking Process and Requirements
To reserve a columbarium niche, please visit us in person to select your preferred type and location. Our team will guide you through the booking process, which will be confirmed once our salesperson has finalised the arrangements with you. Please note that the online form is for enquiries only—bookings cannot be made online.
Key requirements include:
- Personal identification documents of the applicant
- Details of the deceased (if applicable)
- Completion of the reservation form
Flexible Payment Plans and Options
Instalment plans are available with flexible payment terms. We offer a range of payment options to support you in securing a columbarium niche with greater ease. You may choose to make full payment upfront or opt for a flexible instalment plan arranged according to a schedule discussed during the booking process.
Legal Considerations and Documentation
We ensure that all documentation complies with local regulations in Singapore to provide you with a worry-free experience. Certain legal documents are required to complete the reservation process, such as:
- Proof of next-of-kin or authorisation to make arrangements
- Relevant death certificates or cremation permits
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between public and private columbariums?
The main difference lies in ownership, access, and cost. A public columbarium is managed by the government or a religious organisation and provides niches for the general public at a more affordable price. In contrast, a private columbarium is operated by private entities, often offering more personalised services, greater flexibility in niche selection, and additional customisation options. Private columbariums may also offer a more serene and exclusive environment. Prices at private columbariums tend to be higher due to the premium services and the potential for more comfortable settings.
How much does a private columbarium niche cost in Singapore?
The cost of a private columbarium niche in Singapore can vary widely depending on the location, size, material, and customisation options chosen. On average, prices of a private columbarium niche can cost up to $30,000 for a double niche. For family niches that can store up to 8 urns, the cost can be significantly higher.
Can I preplan a columbarium niche for myself or a loved one?
Yes. Many private columbariums offer pre-purchase options, allowing individuals to select and secure a niche in advance. This option not only alleviates the burden on family members during a difficult time but also ensures that the desired niche is available when needed. Preplanning also locks in prices, giving families peace of mind while ensuring they can purchase the niche that best honours their loved one’s memory.
What are the religious options available at Woodlands Memorial?
At Woodlands Memorial, various religious options are available to cater to the spiritual preferences of different individuals and families. The columbarium offers spaces for Christians, Roman Catholics, Buddhists, Taoists, and Freethinkers.
Are there financing options for purchasing a columbarium niche?
Yes, many columbariums in Singapore offer financing options to make the purchase more manageable. Payment plans typically include installment options that allow you to pay for the niche over a period of time, rather than in a lump sum.