Taoist Funeral Package Cost and What's Included in Singapore
Funeral-parlour or home wake from $7,280 nett·Three-day HDB void-deck wake from $8,080 nett·Written, itemised quotation
How this page was reviewed: Pricing, inclusions and exclusions were reviewed by Harmony Funeral Care against its current price list and, for government fees, against the National Environment Agency (NEA). This page does not carry a separate religious review; it does not make claims about which rites a priest should perform. For the rites, meaning and process of a Taoist funeral, see our Taoist funeral services guide, which is reviewed for that purpose.
What this page covers
This page is about price: Harmony Funeral Care's Taoist funeral package costs, what is included, what is charged separately, and how to compare a quotation. For the rites, chanting, mourning attire and step-by-step process of a Taoist funeral, see our Taoist funeral services guide. For how customs can differ between Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka and Hainanese families, see Taoist funeral customs by dialect group. This page summarises those topics only briefly, where they affect cost.
Taoist funeral package cost at a glance
Harmony Funeral Care offers two core Taoist funeral wake arrangements: a funeral-parlour or home wake from $7,280 nett, and a three-day HDB void-deck wake from $8,080 nett. For a parlour wake, the parlour's rental of about $600 to $1,800 or more per day is paid directly to the parlour, so a parlour wake usually costs more in total than a void-deck wake. Additional HDB void-deck wake days beyond three are quoted individually. Every family receives a written, itemised quotation before committing.
| Funeral-parlour or home wake | From $7,280 nett, plus parlour rental |
|---|---|
| Funeral parlour rental (paid to the parlour) | About $600–$1,800+ per day |
| Three-day HDB void-deck wake | From $8,080 nett |
| Consultation and written quotation | Free and non-obligatory |
| Arrangement | Starting price | Venue | Duration | Key distinction | Price basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral-parlour wake | $7,280 nett | Funeral parlour (or landed-property home) | Package price does not change with wake length; parlour rental is charged per day | Parlour rental paid directly to the parlour (about $600–$1,800+ per day); no rental for a home wake | Harmony Funeral Care price |
| Three-day HDB void-deck wake | $8,080 nett | HDB void deck | Three days (extra days quoted individually) | Venue booked and set up day by day, including permits and tentage | Harmony Funeral Care price |
Is a funeral parlour cheaper than an HDB void deck?
Usually not. The parlour package starts lower, at $7,280 nett, because it does not include the parlour itself. We can hold wakes at various funeral parlours across Singapore, and the parlour's rental is paid directly to the parlour at its daily rate. The void-deck package, at $8,080 nett for three days, already includes the tentage, tables, chairs and setup.
For a three-day wake, the parlour route usually works out to about $9,080 at a $600-a-day parlour, and about $12,380 plus GST at a $1,700-a-day air-conditioned hall, before any extras. Families choose a parlour for air-conditioning, toilets and privacy, or when they do not live in an HDB flat; they choose a void deck to stay close to home at a lower total cost. A wake at a landed home has no parlour rental.
| Funeral parlour | Daily rate | Air-conditioning |
|---|---|---|
| Teochew Funeral Parlour (Ubi) | $600–$650 per day, before GST | Not air-conditioned |
| Funeral parlours at Sin Ming Drive | $600–$850 per day, nett | Semi air-conditioned |
| Woodlands Memorial | Funeral Suite $900; Deluxe Hall $1,800; VIP Hall $3,800 per day, before GST | Fully air-conditioned |
| Mount Vernon Sanctuary (Geylang Bahru) | $1,188 per room per day | Air-conditioned |
| Singapore Funeral Parlour (Tampines) | From $1,700 per day before GST (small room); $2,000 (medium) | Fully air-conditioned |
| Goldhill Memorial Centre (Tampines Road) | Contact us for current rates | Air-conditioned |
Rates are set by each parlour and can change; we confirm the current rate when we check availability. Compare all venues in our funeral parlour guide.
How these prices were prepared
Package and optional-service prices on this page are taken from Harmony Funeral Care's current price list, reviewed on . Government fees were checked against the National Environment Agency (NEA) on the same date. Figures described as "typical," "about," "quoted individually" or "confirmed after consultation" reflect Harmony Funeral Care's own completed Taoist funeral arrangements. Every family still receives a written, itemised quotation confirming the exact price before booking.
Full package comparison
| Package | Starting price | Venue | Wake duration | Wake setup | Priest sessions | Paper offerings | Funeral-day services | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral-parlour or home wake | $7,280 | Funeral parlour or landed-property home | Any length; package price unchanged, parlour rental charged per day | Parlour's existing wake hall, or on-site setup at a landed home | Chanting on key days of the wake; exact count confirmed with your priest | Standard paper offerings included | Pallbearers, emcee, hearse and coach | Families without an HDB unit, or who prefer an existing venue |
| Three-day HDB void-deck wake | $8,080 | HDB void deck | Three days | Tentage, canvas, 10 round and 15 square tables, 100 chairs, altar setup | Chanting on key days of the wake; exact count confirmed with your priest | Standard paper offerings included | Pallbearers, emcee, hearse and coach | Families in an HDB flat who want the wake close to home |
| Five-day (or longer) HDB void-deck wake | From $8,080, plus additional days | HDB void deck | Five days or more; a seven-day wake is quoted individually | As above, maintained for the extra days | Chanting on key days of the wake; exact count confirmed with your priest | Standard paper offerings included | Pallbearers, emcee, hearse and coach | Families who want more time for visitors or a fuller ceremonial schedule |
"Quoted individually" is used instead of an invented price wherever Harmony Funeral Care does not publish a fixed figure for that item.
What is included in a Taoist funeral package
Everything below is coordinated by our funeral directors from the moment of passing until after the funeral. Exact inclusions can differ between the funeral-parlour and HDB void-deck options, so confirm them in your quotation.
Collection, Embalming & Encoffining
- Prompt, personal attention 24/7 from your assigned funeral director
- Bringing your loved one into our care, from hospital or home
- Professional cleansing, dressing and embalming
- A casket with a viewing panel
- Cremation or burial booking
- Step-by-step guidance on Taoist and Chinese funeral customs
Wake Venue & Setup
- Funeral-parlour or home wake: venue booking assistance at the parlour, or setup coordination at a landed-property home. Parlour rental is paid directly to the parlour at its daily rate; we confirm the current rate when we check availability.
- HDB void-deck wake:
- Tentage with canvas rain protection, plus curtains and draping around the casket
- 10 round tables and 15 square tables, including a reception table
- 100 chairs
- Grass carpet for the altar area
- General lighting, fans and power points
Taoist Priest & Ritual Arrangements
- 3 Taoist priest chanting sessions, commonly held on:
- First day of the wake
- Final night
- Funeral day before departure
- House-cleansing and floral-water cleansing guidance and setup
- The exact rites performed depend on the priest, lineage and your family's wishes; additional sessions beyond the standard 3 are quoted individually
Paper Offerings
- A paper house (about 6 feet)
- Paper gold and silver mountains
- A pair of lanterns inscribed with the deceased's surname and age
- A soul-carrying lantern
- A paper carriage or sedan, and a hexagonal lantern, where applicable to the family's rites
Wake Décor & Memorial Items
- Photo enlargement of the deceased (about 10 by 12 inches), plus 6 passport-sized photographs
- A floral photo frame and a table floral arrangement
- Condolence book and a safe box
Funeral Day Arrangements
- Pallbearers dressed in blazers and ties
- An experienced emcee to guide the family through the entire procession
- A hearse and a 45-seater air-conditioned coach for family and visitors
- Cremation or burial booking and ash-collection guidance
Complimentary Memorial Keepsake
Included at no additional cost. A photo montage of the funeral-day procession, created as a keepsake. Videography beyond this included montage is quoted individually.
Post-Funeral Support
- Ash collection service and guidance
- Post-funeral chanting arrangement guidance and reminders for memorial dates such as the 7th day, 49th day and 100th day observances — see our guide to Taoist and Buddhist post-funeral rites
- Complimentary introductory grief counselling session for immediate family members
Dedicated Family Support
Every family is assigned a minimum of two dedicated funeral directors, so there is always someone available to support you throughout the funeral. Our own team handles body care, wake setup and funeral-day logistics. Start with a free, non-obligatory consultation.
Confirm in your quotation: the parlour's daily rental, if you choose a parlour, and current crematorium, burial or ash-storage fees. See our guide to caskets and coffins for the range of models available.
What is not included in a Taoist funeral package
These items are charged separately, either because they depend on your choices or because they are used on request. All of them appear in your itemised quotation.
| Item | Typical cost or basis | Price basis | Why it may be required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet catering | About $16 per person, 30-person minimum | Harmony Funeral Care price | Common for wakes with many visitors |
| Newspaper obituary | Quoted by the provider or facility | Third-party charge | Families who want a printed public notice |
| Additional or larger paper offerings | Quoted individually | Harmony-observed estimate, confirmed after consultation | Families who want a larger paper house or extra ceremonial items |
| Casket upgrade | Quoted individually | Harmony Funeral Care price, confirmed after consultation | Families who prefer a different casket model — see caskets and coffins |
| Live band or music | Quoted by the provider | Third-party charge | Families who want live musical accompaniment |
| Post-funeral rites (e.g. first-year observances) | Quoted individually | Harmony Funeral Care price, confirmed after consultation | Families continuing observances after the funeral — see Taoist and Buddhist post-funeral rites |
| Funeral parlour rental | About $600–$1,800+ per day (larger halls up to about $4,000) | Third-party charge, paid directly to the parlour | Charged per day by the parlour for a parlour wake; see parlour daily rates |
| Government cremation fee | $100 (adult), $50 (child under 10) | Government fee, set by NEA — see NEA | Payable at Mandai regardless of provider |
| Government columbarium niche | Quoted by NEA — see NEA | Government fee, set by NEA | Families choosing a government niche for the ashes |
| Private columbarium niche | Quoted by the facility directly | Third-party charge | Varies significantly by facility, niche size, location and tenure |
| Additional HDB void-deck wake day (beyond 3 days) | Quoted individually | Harmony Funeral Care price, confirmed after consultation | Families choosing a 5- or 7-day wake |
| Videography | Quoted individually | Harmony Funeral Care price, confirmed after consultation | Beyond the included funeral-day photo montage, for families who want a video recording |
| Sea burial of ashes | Quoted by the provider | Third-party charge | Families choosing sea scattering instead of a niche |
| Priest arranged from Malaysia for Hakka rites | About $800 | Harmony-observed cost, confirmed after consultation | Local Hakka-speaking priests are limited; some Hakka families request one arranged specifically from Malaysia. Not charged if a locally available priest is used. |
Government fees are set by NEA and may change; see NEA's burial, cremation and ash storage page and arranging a funeral page for the latest. Third-party venue and vendor fees are set by that provider, not by Harmony Funeral Care, and should be quoted by the provider or facility directly rather than estimated here.
What affects the total cost
The venue changes the total the most: a funeral-parlour or home wake starts from $7,280 nett plus the parlour's daily rental (about $600 to $1,800 or more per day), while an HDB void-deck wake starts from $8,080 nett for three days with setup included, and further days quoted individually. In total, a parlour wake usually costs more. Beyond venue, the casket model, the number and complexity of priest sessions, the scale of paper offerings, and optional extras such as catering or videography also affect the final amount. Government fees for cremation, burial or a columbarium niche are charged separately at the rates set by NEA. Priest availability for a specific dialect tradition can also affect scheduling and, in some cases, price; see dialect arrangements and price.
Three-day versus five-day (or longer) wake
| Wake length | Starting price | Typically suits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $8,080 | Smaller gatherings, or families who prefer a shorter wake |
| 5 days | From $8,080, plus additional-day cost | Families expecting more visitors, or wanting a fuller ceremonial schedule |
| 7 days | Quoted individually | Larger or more traditional arrangements |
Neither length is universally better; it depends on budget, how much time visitors need, and priest availability. For a funeral-parlour wake, the package price of $7,280 nett stays the same, but the parlour's rental is charged for each day, so a longer parlour wake costs more.
Is a package better value than à la carte?
The table below shows Harmony Funeral Care's own starting prices for the main items if booked separately, so you can compare them with our package prices.
| Item | À la carte starting price |
|---|---|
| Manpower and transportation | $1,500 |
| Casket | From $1,500 |
| Embalming | $450 |
| Taoist priest chanting | $2,800 |
| Tentage with setup | $1,900 |
| Hearse | $650 |
| Coach (two-way) | $280 |
| Paper products | $1,500 |
| Government cremation fee | $100 |
| Total (starting prices) | $10,680 |
Itemised calculation: $1,500 + $1,500 + $450 + $2,800 + $1,900 + $650 + $280 + $1,500 + $100 = $10,680, using Harmony Funeral Care's own starting prices as of . Compared with the $7,280 funeral-parlour package (before parlour rental), this is a difference of $3,400; compared with the $8,080 three-day void-deck package (which already includes tentage with setup), this is a saving of $2,600. These figures use starting prices on both sides and will change if you select upgraded items; your itemised quotation shows the exact comparison for your choices.
Booking a package is generally more economical than arranging each service separately, and it spares your family from coordinating several suppliers while grieving, because one team coordinates collection, embalming, wake setup, priest chanting, transport and cremation booking together.
Short religious context
A Taoist funeral centres on a priest-led wake with chanting, paper offerings and a funeral-day procession, reflecting Taoist and broader Chinese folk belief about honouring and guiding the deceased. This page focuses only on what these elements cost and include. For the meaning, sequence and family responsibilities involved, see our Taoist funeral services guide.
Dialect arrangements and price
Dialect group by itself is not a fixed price factor, and no dialect group's customs are more elaborate, more sincere or more correct than another's — variation comes from the individual priest, lineage and family practice, not from the dialect label. What can affect price in some cases is priest availability for a specific tradition, or a longer or more complex ritual sequence a family chooses, regardless of dialect.
One concrete example: local Hakka-speaking Taoist priests are limited in Singapore, so some Hakka families specifically request a priest arranged from Malaysia to conduct the rites in the Hakka tradition. Where this is required, it typically adds about $800 to the cost, covering the priest's travel and arrangement. This is not a fixed surcharge applied to every Hakka funeral — families who use a locally available priest are not charged this amount — and the exact figure is confirmed with you before booking.
If your family follows a specific dialect tradition, compare Taoist funeral customs by dialect group and then confirm current pricing for your family's arrangement directly with us; any dialect-specific arrangement is quoted individually after we understand what your family and priest require.
Worked cost examples
Illustrative estimate based on published starting prices. This is not a final quotation.
| Arrangement | What's included | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| Home wake (landed property) | Standard package, no extras, no parlour rental | From $7,280 |
| Three-day funeral-parlour wake | Standard package plus 3 days' parlour rental at about $600–$1,700 per day | About $9,080–$12,380, plus GST where the parlour charges it |
| Three-day HDB void-deck wake | Standard package, no extras | From $8,080 |
| Five-day or custom void-deck wake + videography | Standard 5-day package (additional days quoted individually), plus videography (quoted individually) | From $8,080, plus additional days and videography confirmed after consultation |
Taoist Funeral Cost Estimator
A Taoist funeral with Harmony Funeral Care starts from $7,280 nett for a wake at a funeral parlour or at home (plus the parlour's daily rental for a parlour wake), and $8,080 nett for a three-day HDB void-deck wake. Use this calculator to estimate how venue, wake length and optional extras may affect the total. All prices shown are nett, consistent with the figures elsewhere on this page, and were last reviewed on .
What affects the price of a Taoist funeral?
The venue changes the total the most: a funeral-parlour or home wake starts from $7,280 nett plus the parlour's daily rental, while an HDB void-deck wake starts from $8,080 nett for 3 days, with additional days quoted individually. The casket model, the number and complexity of priest sessions, the scale of paper offerings, and optional extras such as videography also affect the final amount. Government fees for cremation, burial or a columbarium niche are charged separately at the rates set by NEA. Priest availability for a specific dialect tradition can also affect scheduling and, in some cases, price; see how dialect group affects the price.
How the calculator works
The calculator shows Harmony Funeral Care's published starting price for the arrangement and each optional extra you select, added together as a single starting total rather than a range. Where a cost genuinely varies, such as a casket upgrade or additional paper offerings, the calculator does not guess a number: it shows “price confirmed after consultation” instead, and we confirm the exact amount with you directly. The calculator's prices and explanations are also published as visible HTML on this page, so visitors, search engines and assistive technologies can read them without operating the calculator itself.
When these prices were last reviewed
These prices were last reviewed by Harmony Funeral Care on . Prices are checked regularly and may change; your written quotation will always reflect the current price at the time you book.
Quotation-comparison checklist
Comparing only the headline price is the most common mistake. Ask each provider the same questions and get the answers in writing:
- Is the casket included, and which model?
- Is embalming included?
- How many priest chanting sessions are included, and what rites do they cover?
- Is the venue booking included, and is there a separate venue rental fee?
- Is wake setup (tentage, tables, chairs, altar) included?
- Is the hearse included?
- Is the coach for visitors included?
- Are standard paper offerings included, and what do they cover?
- What happens if the wake runs longer than the package length?
- What is excluded entirely?
- What is charged by actual use, such as catering?
- Can I get a written, itemised quotation before I commit?
Warning signs
- A headline price with no list of exclusions.
- Vague specifications, such as "priest chanting" without the number of sessions.
- A verbal-only quote with nothing in writing.
- No clarity on whether the casket, embalming, hearse and coach are included.
- Pressure to commit before you have seen an itemised list.
Trust and transparency
A signed, itemised agreement lists what is included, what is excluded and what is charged by use, so the final bill matches the quote. Every Harmony family is assigned a minimum of two funeral directors, so someone is always available to explain the agreement and support you. Our own team handles body care, wake setup and funeral-day logistics. See our transparent pricing policy.
Frequently asked pricing questions
How much does a Taoist funeral package cost in Singapore?
A Taoist funeral package with Harmony Funeral Care costs from $7,280 nett for a wake at a funeral parlour or at home, plus the parlour's daily rental for a parlour wake, and from $8,080 nett for a three-day wake at an HDB void deck, where tentage and setup are included. See the full package comparison.
Is a funeral parlour wake cheaper than an HDB void-deck wake?
Usually not. The parlour package price of $7,280 nett excludes the parlour's rental, which is paid directly to the parlour at about $600 to $1,800 or more per day. A three-day parlour wake therefore usually costs about $9,000 to $12,500 or more in total, compared with $8,080 nett for a three-day void-deck wake, where tentage and setup are included. See parlour versus void-deck cost.
What is included in a Taoist funeral package?
Collection and embalming, a casket with a viewing panel, wake venue booking and setup, 3 Taoist priest chanting sessions, standard paper offerings (including a paper house, lanterns and gold and silver mountains), memorial items including an included funeral-day photo montage, pallbearers, an emcee, a hearse and coach, and cremation or burial booking and guidance. See the full inclusions list, A to G.
Are Taoist priests included in the package price?
Yes. A Taoist priest leading chanting and prayers on key days of the wake is included in both packages. The exact rites performed depend on the priest, lineage and your family's wishes.
How many priest chanting sessions are included?
The package includes 3 Taoist priest chanting sessions, commonly held on the first day, the final night and the funeral day. The exact rites performed within each session depend on the priest, lineage and your family's wishes; confirm the precise scope with your appointed priest and funeral director before the wake. Additional sessions beyond the standard 3 are quoted individually.
Are paper offerings included?
Yes. Standard paper offerings are included, generally covering a paper house, gold and silver mountains, and lanterns. Larger or additional paper offerings are quoted separately. See what is included.
Does the dialect group my family follows change the price?
Dialect group by itself is not a fixed price factor. What can affect price is priest availability and the ceremonial scope your family chooses — for example, some Hakka families request a priest arranged from Malaysia, since local Hakka-speaking priests are limited, which typically adds about $800. This only applies where that arrangement is needed, not to every Hakka funeral. See dialect arrangements and price and Taoist funeral customs by dialect group.
What is usually excluded from a Taoist funeral package?
Buffet catering, a newspaper obituary, additional or larger paper offerings, a casket upgrade, government cremation and columbarium fees, additional wake days beyond the package length, and optional extras such as videography. See the full exclusions table.
How much does an extra HDB void-deck wake day cost?
Additional days beyond the three-day void-deck package are quoted individually, since the cost depends on tentage, manpower and priest availability for the extra day. We confirm the exact figure with you before you commit.
Is embalming included in the package?
Yes. Embalming is included as a standard part of both the funeral-parlour and HDB void-deck packages, since the deceased is on view during the wake.
Should we choose a three-day or a five-day (or longer) wake?
Neither is universally better; it depends on budget, how much time visitors need, and priest availability. See three-day versus five-day (or longer) wake.
Can the package be customised?
Yes. Families can add, remove or adjust items with their funeral director, and are not required to include every available item. Any change is reflected in your written, itemised quotation.
What about post-funeral rites, such as first-year observances?
These are not part of the core wake package and are quoted individually. See Taoist and Buddhist post-funeral rites.
Can I get an itemised quotation before I commit?
Yes. Every family receives a written, itemised quotation showing exactly what is included, what is excluded and what is charged by use, before you sign anything.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Speaking with us about your options and getting a price estimate is free and non-obligatory. WhatsApp or call us any time, 24/7.
Related guides
Pricing sources and review date
- National Environment Agency: Burial, cremation and ash storage
- National Environment Agency: Arranging a funeral
Harmony Funeral Care prices are nett and were last reviewed on 9 November 2026. Government fees and third-party venue fees can change; always confirm current prices with us before booking, and rely on your written quotation as the final word.
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