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• August 6, 2024

神主牌位(或祖先牌位)是新加坡的华人文化的其中一个标语….

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• July 12, 2024

失去亲人的痛苦是件无法完全解释的事件，毕竟每个人经历的悲伤都与他人不同….

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• July 1, 2024

The process of embalming the deceased before burial has long been a practice. The practice dates back to ancient times. The ancient Egyptians were one of the civilisations known to be masters of embalming. In those times, embalming was an expensive process. Hence, only the Egyptian elites were embalmed. In modern times, the embalming process has been integrated in funeral …

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• May 23, 2024

Losing a loved one is never easy. As hard as it is, deciding on the departed’s final resting place and sending them off peacefully is crucial. There are processes that should be followed in accordance with their beliefs. Nowadays in Singapore, most families opt for cremating their loved ones. The urn containing the ashes is then stored in a columbarium …

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• May 23, 2024

An ancestral tablet is a Chinese cultural placard in Singapore. These placards are a representation of traditions and beliefs among the Chinese community. An ancestral tablet typically shows the names of deceased family members and is often placed in a chosen location for veneration and remembrance. Understanding the role and symbolism of ancestral tablets is essential in appreciating their rich …

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• April 29, 2024

A loved one passing is always an emotional affair, and when one has to facilitate the funeral service arrangements, it can easily overwhelm someone, especially if it’s the first time. While funeral directors and homes (such as Memorial Funeral) are equipped to assist in most of the process and logistics, it’s still wise to equip oneself with knowledge of the …

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• April 29, 2024

Leaving well: Identifying end of life signs and symptoms   (Source: Envato)   No one likes to talk about death, but there are times when signals are pointing towards the final process when one is about to pass. While some may choose to ignore this due to its difficult nature, one can identify the end of life signs and symptoms …

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• April 29, 2024

How to Provide Proper Aftercare for a Grieving Family Grief is an extremely complex process and manifests itself differently from person to person. Though it can come in many forms, for most, it can take a while to come to terms with and even longer to dissipate and heal from. To provide aftercare to grieving individuals – especially family members …

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• April 29, 2024

How To Help Children Cope With Grief: A Guardian’s Role While school teaches many things, there are very few opportunities for a child to learn about their emotions and how to deal with them in their academic studies. As children grow up, they will inevitably encounter many scenarios that bring them joy, but also some that bring them sorrow. This …

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• April 29, 2024

Griefing is a process everyone goes through at one point or another. It’s part of the human condition and a natural response to losing someone we love. Grief is an abstract experience and there’s no easy way to deal with it.  According to psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler Ross, grief can be divided into 5 stages; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. …