Harris, otherwise known as ‘Abang’, a long-time employee of Serenity Casket & Funerals, is known to have a friendly and carefree disposition. Having witnessed the growth and success of Serenity Casket & Funerals from its infancy, Harris has played a crucial role in the company's rise to prominence in the funeral industry. Today, [...]
Jacky (also known as Wei Jie) never imagined that he would become a funeral director in the long run. He had his fair share of different jobs, from a trishaw rider to venturing in Universal Studios Singapore. Fate gave him a glimpse of the future when he garnered an opportunity as a freelance [...]
Working in funerals is hard work. It's backbreaking and heartbreaking, and demands a specific ethic and skillset not many are suited to. In our years in the industry, we have seen many come and go. What then, does it take to survive and thrive in the trade? In this article, we share the [...]
It wasn’t too long ago when we started out, in 2009, as nobodies. With only $600 to his name and fewer than 5 people who believed in his vision, Elson Chong, at 24, staked his life savings on his ambition and founded Serenity Casket & Funerals. In an industry that was accustomed to [...]
In our time in the funeral industry, we've witnessed many funerals and the different ways family and friends choose to celebrate the life of their loved one. Below, we detail just 5 of our favourites. Whether you are planning ahead for your own funeral or currently for a loved one’s, these 5 ideas [...]
In Singapore, there are 2 chief ways to handle the body of the deceased: firstly, via burial, and secondly, via cremation. Faced with these two options, which then, should one choose? If you do not already have a preference, this article might just help you decide. Below, we include all the details you [...]
It is a given that nearly everyone of us will lose a loved one in this life. Despite going through such devastating blows, we somehow manage to continue living with a gaping hole in our hearts. Coping with grief, be it through a death or a loss of something that meant the world [...]
Embalming has become a more approachable, even fascinating topic in Singapore. With local news and media outlets featuring the stories of embalmers, the image of low-spirited undertakers in dingy funeral homes has been shattered - giving way to fresh faced millennials who pay respects to traditions are beyond willing to get the job [...]
In a world where all of your questions can be answered in multiple ways with the click of a button, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with choices and options. The same goes for funerals and after-death arrangements - there are different paths to take, and it is important to know about [...]
We are all aware of the physical and psychological wreckage that the COVID-19 global pandemic has caused. On top of claiming innocent lives both young and old, it has forced countries into tight lockdowns, not forgetting the millions of grieving individuals who are struggling in despair and helplessness, away from the comfort and [...]
