What to Expect?
Step into a place of reflection and remembrance as we take you on a poignant journey through the Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium Complex, Singapore’s largest facility dedicated to honouring the departed. On this tour, explore the crematorium halls, where families gather for their final farewells, and the columbarium niches, where countless stories of love, loss, and legacy reside. Discover how different faiths—from Buddhism and Taoism to Christianity, Hinduism, and beyond—commemorate their loved ones in uniquely meaningful ways.
Pause at the tranquil Garden of Serenity, a dedicated space for the scattering of ashes, and visit the memorial walls that hold cherished inscriptions of those who have passed. Reflect on the significance of remembrance in Singapore’s rapidly changing landscape and how modern columbarium designs continue to preserve the dignity of those who came before us. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of Mandai’s sacred grounds, where history, culture, and personal memories intertwine in a profound tribute to life’s final journey.
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Who should come?
- Everyone is welcome to participate! Participants 12 years and under must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.
Attire:
- Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately.
What to bring:
- Bring along a bottle of water and an umbrella.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) as radio guides will be used for the tour.
- Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.
Please note :
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
- Parking is available at the carpark of Mandai Crematorium.
- Photography is allowed during the tour.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- This event is not wheel-chair friendly.
