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Free Thinker Funeral Services

A free thinker farewell, personal and entirely yours.

A non religious celebration of a life, designed entirely around your family's wishes. Arranged end to end by a team that has guided Singapore families for 65 years.

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A guide for families

What a free thinker funeral in Singapore involves

A secular wake gives families time for personal tributes, readings and shared memories. If you prefer a farewell without a wake, consider direct cremation. See the separate direct cremation package.

A free thinker, or secular, funeral follows no religious rites. Instead it is a personal celebration of a life, shaped entirely by the family. It can include eulogies, favourite music, photo and video tributes, and any tone the family wants, from solemn to uplifting. The setup, timing and length are flexible, and you may choose burial or cremation as you prefer. We help you design every detail so the farewell truly reflects the person.

Free thinker package

Free Thinker Graceful Tribute

Compare the two wake durations and check which items are included.

3 Days$5,388
5 Days$6,388
Nett package prices. Check the venue notes and optional items below.
Please note: package prices are for a wake set up at an HDB void deck or pavilion. For a wake at a private residence, the tentage is quoted separately after an on-site measurement, as every space is different. For a wake held at a funeral parlour, the parlour rental is billed separately by the parlour. Whatever the venue, we always explain the full cost to you clearly before anything is confirmed.

The listed items are included unless marked optional. Confirm any separate venue, programme or burial costs in your quote.

1 Funeral preparation

  • A well polished half glass casket
  • Professional embalming and make up by a female embalmer
  • Manpower and transportation
  • Permit to cremate applied for
  • Mandai cremation slot booked, Mandai cremation fee included

2 Wake and memorial setup

  • Void deck enclosure, curtains and carpet around the casket area
  • Fans, lighting and air coolers
  • 15 square tables, 10 round tables and 100 chairs
  • Tablecloths and seat covers
  • Photo enlargement (1 enlarged photo and 6 passport sized photos)
  • Floral arrangement (1 piece)
  • Condolence book and safe box

3 Ceremony and farewell

  • LED Free Thinker banner at the wake
  • Dignified standard Free Thinker decoration, a personal, secular send off with no religious rites

4 Funeral day

  • Glass hearse
  • Air conditioned 45 seater bus, both ways
  • Towel souvenirs for guests
  • Cleansing flower water
  • Ash collection service

5 Optional add ons

  • Buffet catering
  • Casket floral spray
  • Table flower 3ft
  • Landscape around the casket area
  • Mobile toilet $80 a day
  • Chiller $50 a day
  • Basin $60 one time
  • Drinks and snacks billed on consumption
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What happens, step by step

Families often feel calmer once they can see the whole journey laid out. Here is the usual sequence.

In the first hours

We arrange collection after certification and any required release clearance. The family decides on the length of the wake, the venue and the shape of the farewell.

Preparing the deceased

The body is cleansed, dressed and placed in the casket, set at the wake with a portrait, flowers and the personal touches your family chooses.

Designing the celebration

Before booking, confirm who will speak, which readings and music you want, how much time the venue allows, and who will bring and play any photos, slides or audio.

The wake

Over the days the wake runs, family and friends gather to share memories, view the tributes and pay their respects in a setting that reflects the person.

The final service, then burial or cremation

Agree the time and location for the closing tribute, then confirm arrangements for burial or cremation. If you choose cremation, discuss who will collect the ashes and whether you want separate help with their placement.

Making it personal

  • Eulogies and readings, words from family and friends that celebrate the life lived.
  • Favourite music, played live or recorded, to set the mood of the farewell.
  • Photo and video tributes, shown on screen to share memories with everyone present.
  • Flowers and setup, arranged in the colours, style and feel that suit the person.

If you are attending

There are no fixed rites to follow. Dress respectfully, offer condolences quietly, and follow the family's lead. Your warm, calm presence is what matters most.

Our free thinker setups

Real farewells we have arranged

A simple, personal farewell, free of religious rites and built entirely around your family's wishes.

A white casket beneath a doves and open sky backdrop
A peaceful farewell beneath the doves and open sky
A white altar with flowers and a doves in the clouds backdrop
Doves rising through the clouds, a gentle send off
Common questions

Free thinker funeral FAQ

What is a free thinker funeral?

It is a non religious, secular farewell that follows no religious rites. Instead it is a personal celebration of a life, shaped entirely by the family, with eulogies, music, tributes and the tone you choose.

How personalised can it be?

You can plan tributes, readings and music with your family. Confirm the time, space and equipment available at the venue and ask which additions need a separate quote.

Are there any religious rites?

None, unless you want to include certain elements. A free thinker farewell has no required prayers or rituals, so the celebration is led entirely by the family's wishes.

How much does a free thinker funeral cost?

Free Thinker Graceful Tribute costs $5,388 nett for a 3-day wake or $6,388 nett for a 5-day wake at an HDB void deck or pavilion. The Mandai cremation fee is included. Ask about venue costs, optional items and a separate quote if you prefer burial.

Burial or cremation?

The published wake package includes the Mandai cremation fee and ash collection. If you choose burial, ask for a separate quote. After cremation, confirm any separate charges for the final placement of the ashes.

Who do I contact for a free thinker funeral in Singapore?

Call Ang Brothers any hour on 9871 8388. We can explain the paperwork and arrange collection after certification and any required release clearance. An eligible relative or a person they authorise can download the digital death certificate through LifeSG. We can also arrange the non-religious farewell your family plans.

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