There are currently two types of columbaria in which you can store the remains of your loved ones: private or public columbaria. Mandai and Choa Chu Kang columbaria are the two most common public columbaria. While public columbariums are more affordable, the investment in a private columbarium can provide a more tailored and meaningful memorial space.
Mandai Columbarium
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Choa Chu Kang Columbarium
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Here are some reasons families might choose a private columbarium despite the higher cost:
Peace and Tranquility
Many private columbaria usually put a lot of effort into their interior design. Having a peaceful and serene atmosphere helps as the atmosphere is less eerie and sombre, which also helps reduce the stigma surrounding death.
Sky Garden at Woodlands Memorial
Tropical Rainforest theme on the Level 8 for the Buddhist Columbarium
A Japanese garden theme was adopted on Level 9 for the
Christian Columbarium
Additional Services
The younger generation has become less familiar with religious practices, including prayer. This is how private columbaria can come into the picture to assist families with religious rituals, such as prayers for ancestors during significant events like death anniversaries or Qing Ming, this service cannot be fulfilled at the public columbaria themselves and family members need to drop by to pray and prepare for the festival praying items depending on the specific festival and cultural traditions.
Ullambana festival praying service is also known as the 7th month of praying
Customisation Experience
Private columbaria often offer greater flexibility and customisation options, such as customisable niches or specific themes, to cater to the unique needs of each family. Do you know? With this flexibility, you can be involved with the designing of the plaque and niche for your loved one? Over at Woodlands Memorial, families can choose based on the below options:
A sample of the translucent plaque option
Left: A sample of the self-designed option Right: A sample of the opaque option
While the initial investment may be higher, families often view a private columbarium as a worthwhile investment to honour their loved ones in a special and meaningful way.
Do you know? Public columbaria does not allow families to prepurchase niches? This meant that you cannot have the freedom to choose your final resting place. Whereas a private columbarium allows you to pick your desired spot during pre-planning.
Increasingly, many individuals are looking into pre-planning; you can always preplan and purchase niches in advance to have peace of mind and select your desired final resting place.
For more details on our Buddhist and Christian Columbarium halls, visit our
website or schedule a tour today.
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