sacraments
CHRISTIAN funerals



Christ descent to Hades

 

"All the sacraments, and principally those of Christian initiation, have as their goal the last Passover of the child of God which, through death, leads him into the life of the Kingdom. Then what he confessed in faith and hope will be fulfilled: "I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come."



Catechism of the Catholic Church
#1680

funeral
  In time of bereavement
1. When a loved one passes away, call a priest.
2. Inform him of any pastoral need eg. arranging for prayer groups at the wake or funeral.
3. Funeral Mass - Check with the priest for availablity before confirming the time for burial or cremation.
4. The leaflet “What you might want to consider when someone you love is seriously ill” contains other useful information. It is available at the Parish Office or can be download. See details below.
 
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When death occurs

1. Obtain a Certificate of Cause of Death
  If in a hospital, a doctor at the hospital can certify the cause of death and issue a Certificate of Cause of Death.

When death occurs in the home, contact your family doctor to certify the death or if no doctor is available, call the Police for the body to be sent to the Centre for Forensic Medicine. Bring along medical documents relating to the deceased, all medicine consumed by the deceased and identification papers of the informant and deceased.
2. To engage a funeral director, please refer to the Classified Advertisements of the newspapers or the Catholic News.
Some questions for you to ponder before calling any of the casket companies:
- Where do you want the wake to be held?
- How many days for the wake?
- Is it going to be a burial or a cremation?
- Is there a preferred time?
- Inform your priest to arrange for Mass, service and for other assistance.
3. Register the death at the nearest police post.
  Bring along the Certificate of Cause of Death, the deceased person's NRIC and the informant’s NRIC (or other identification). Make several copies of the death certificate. You will need them for various organisations and the family for application for compassionate leave.
4. Columbarium
  If you intend to apply for a niche at the Columbarium of the Church of St Ignatius: Make an appointment with the Asst Administrator, Alfred Lim. 64660625 Ext 15 or email: administrator@stignatius.org.sg Bring along the Death Certificate, Baptism Certificate and/or Marriage Certificate of the deceased.

For interment at the Columbarium of the Church of St Ignatius:

 

Only Singapore Casket Company will carry out the interment. Please arrange for a priest to be present at the final committal. Contact Singapore Casket Company 62934388 to make the necessary arrangements with them. Singapore Casket Company will confirm with the church.
5. Wakes
 

The following churches have facilities to hold wakes on their premises. If you wish to hold the wake there please call:

 

Church of St Mary of the Angels Tel : 6567 3866
Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, Singapore 659918
Church of St Joseph Tel : 6769 1666
620 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678116
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Tel : 6294 0624
50 Ophir Road, Singapore 18890
St Joseph's Church Tel : 6338 3167
143 Victoria Street, Singapore 188020
Church of the Holy Spirit Tel : 6453 6340
248 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574371
Church of St Teresa Tel : 6271 1184
510 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 099446
Other Useful Information
List of telephone numbers of Catholic Churches in Singapore:
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd Tel : 6337 2036

St Joseph's Church

Tel : 6338 3167
Church of Sts Peter & Paul Tel : 6337 2585
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Tel : 6294 0624
Church of the Sacred Heart Tel : 6737 9285
Church of St Teresa Tel : 6271 1184
Church of St Alphonsus (Novena Church) Tel : 6255 2133
Church of St Bernadette Tel : 6737 3529
Church of St Michael Tel : 62919272
Church of the Holy Family Tel : 6344 0046
Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace Tel : 6744 2397
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Tel : 62419565
Church of St Stephen Tel : 6747 1433
Church of the Holy Trinity Tel : 6784 2332
Church of St Ignatius

Tel : 6466 0625/

6466 3225

Blessed Sacrament Church Tel : 6474 0582
Church of St Mary of the Angels Tel : 6567 3866
Church of St Francis of Assisi

Tel : 6261 2931/

6264 0078
Church of the Holy Cross Tel : 6777 5858
Church of St Joseph Tel : 6769 1666
Church of St Anthony Tel : 6368 3804
Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea Tel : 6257 4229
Church of the Holy Spirit Tel : 6453 6340
Church of the Risen Christ Tel : 6253 2166
Church of Christ the King Tel : 6459 9958
Church of the Nativity of the BVM Tel : 6280 0980/
6288 7829
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Tel : 6288 9140
Church of St Francis Xavier Tel : 6280 6076
St Anne's Church Tel : 6386 5072