While both funeral parlours and void decks can be used for wakes, funeral parlours offer several distinct advantages. They've become increasingly popular due to their numerous benefits. Here are several reasons why a funeral parlour is generally a more suitable choice:
Privacy
Funeral parlours provide a private and dignified environment for the wake, allowing families to grieve in peace without worrying about disturbing the neighbours. Neighbours living on the lower floors might be affected as the Chinese funerals can get quite loud with all the rituals and music.
For grieving families, especially those who value privacy, a funeral parlour offers a more intimate and private environment.
This is particularly important for public figures or individuals who want a private service. Having a void deck funerals will not have this privilege as every moment, there will be passers-by looking into the funeral set-ups, bringing an uncomfortable feeling for the family members.
The wake of Chairman Emeritus of United Overseas Bank, Dr Wee Cho Yaw, is held at Woodlands Memorial
Image Credits: Channel News Asia
Facilities
Compared to rental toilets often found in void decks at funerals, funeral parlours typically provide cleaner and more spacious facilities that are safer for the elderly, as portable toilets tend to be more challenging for older people. This ensures comfort and convenience for grieving families and guests will be easy, especially during the peak of attendance on the final night of the wake.
A private space for the bereaved family member to rest during the wake
Ensuite bathroom
Woodlands Memorial provides a private room within the wake halls with an ensuite bathroom and a separate shower. With the convenience of having private resting areas and ensuite bathrooms during the typical 3- to 5-day wake period, grieving families can find solace in our funeral parlour’s private resting areas and ensuite bathrooms, offering much-needed comfort and convenience.
Safety
The comfort of having a funeral in the parlour allows families to have peace of mind while keeping stray animals away, as it is a superstition in Chinese funerals that cats are unlucky. Furthermore, when a funeral is held at the void deck, a public space, it can be hard to avoid having stray animals around.
Families can keep vigil in our comfortable private rooms during the wake or rest at home since our funeral parlours can be locked with passwords
Accessibility
Usually, visitors will experience little to no parking lots for a void deck wake, resulting in parking somewhere further away and when guests park and crowd the service roads, it will then bring inconveniences to the neighbours.
However, for funeral parlours, the accessibility to the wake is usually strategically located so guests can visit the wake by transportation or vehicle.
Woodlands Memorial allocated two storeys of parking space for visitors
Free shuttle bus service can be arranged for visitors
Woodlands Memorial: Your Premier Funeral Venue
As a one-stop funeral destination, Woodlands Memorial offers a range of personalised packages to suit diverse family needs and budgets. Our transparent pricing is available online, ensuring no hidden costs.
Need immediate assistance? Reach us 24/7 at +65 8833 7877. We're here to guide you through the funeral process, from initial arrangements to pre-planning for peace of mind.
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