What Grief Is, How It Manifests, and Why It’s Different for Everyone
What Grief Is, How It Manifests, and Why It’s Different for Everyone Understanding what grief is, how it manifests, and why it’s different for everyone helps us better support ourselves and those we love. Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it remains one of the least understood. It is more than […]
The Earliest Funeral Traditions in Pre-Colonial Singapore
The Earliest Funeral Traditions in Pre-Colonial Singapore Funeral traditions in pre-colonial Singapore offer a fascinating glimpse into how early settlers honoured their dead long before British influence. Before Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in 1819, Singapore was already home to small communities practicing their own burial and death rituals. While historical records are scarce, archaeological finds […]
How to Plan a Peaceful Farewell Without Feeling Overwhelmed
How to Plan a Peaceful Farewell Without Feeling Overwhelmed Knowing how to plan a peaceful farewell without feeling overwhelmed can ease the emotional burden when faced with the loss of a loved one. Grief, confusion, sadness, and even guilt can create a heavy fog that makes decision-making feel impossible. At such times, understanding how to […]
Mourning Isn’t Meant for Public View
Mourning Isn’t Meant for Public View Mourning isn’t meant for public view—it’s a deeply personal experience that deserves quiet, space, and dignity. Grief is intimate. When someone dies, their closest loved ones enter a silent, heavy space that doesn’t seek attention. They don’t want to be watched. Instead, they need time to breathe, cry, and […]
Goodbye Shouldn’t Be Rushed
Goodbye Shouldn’t Be Rushed Goodbye shouldn’t be rushed — especially not when grief is fresh and fragile. In the heart of mourning, time bends. What feels like a long day quickly becomes a blur. The hours stretch, but the moments that matter — the final glance, the last prayer, the quiet goodbyes — slip by […]
Why Saying Goodbye Needs Dignity and Peace
Why Saying Goodbye Needs Dignity and Peace In Singapore, many families still hold wakes and funerals at the void decks of HDB blocks. While this is convenient, affordable, and rooted in tradition, our expectations for how we honour the dead are evolving. Increasingly, families are choosing funeral parlours—not out of extravagance, but because the act […]