When families choose a 3-day wake service, knowing exactly what is included helps bring clarity, ease the burden, and ensure a respectful farewell. Singapore Casket offers a “3 Days Standard Care Services” package for wakes held at the Lavender Street’s parlour or at an HDB void-deck/multi-purpose hall. Here’s a breakdown of what this package typically includes.
What the 3-Day Wake Package Covers
According to the company’s published information, a 3-day wake package includes the following items and services:
– Panel-shape coffin with viewing glass.
– Manpower services including collection of the deceased, sending to the wake location, and funeral-day assistance.
– Professional embalming in a private air-conditioned embalming theatre.
– Body care treatment: bathing, cleaning, dressing and make-up.
– A Mercedes Vito hearse for transport.
– A photo enlargement plus passport-size photo.
– Floral arrangements: photo wreath and coffin-top floral piece.
– A religious or remembrance banner (magnetic banner) for display.
– Condolence booklet and safe-box for guest donations.
– Digital information signage for displaying the service details.
– Cremation booking at Mandai Crematorium and subsequent ashes collection / ashes service.
– One unit of air-conditioned bus service or family transport, both ways.
Venue Options: Parlour vs Void-Deck / Multi-Purpose Hall
Families can choose where the wake will be held. The package is flexible across the following settings:
Parlour Setting: Singapore Casket’s own parlour halls (e.g., 12-pax capacity hall for smaller services; other hall sizes available at higher cost). The parlour setup comes with amenities like 24-hour access, air-conditioning, WiFi, smart TV, seating/sofa lounges, coffee machine, and overnight stay capability. Free daily hall cleaning and use of fridge/chiller are included for parlour rentals for 3-day wakes and above.
HDB Void Deck / Multi-Purpose Hall Setup: More community-based venue which requires tentage, fans, lighting, chairs, carpet, and mobile toilets. Singapore Casket handles the setup, including the physical items like tables, chairs, chair covers, fans, lighting, tent drapery for the casket area etc.
What’s Not Included (and Why It Matters)
It’s important for families to understand the boundaries of the standard package so they can budget accordingly and avoid surprises. Not included in the standard 3-day wake package are:
– Chiller usage (to store the deceased cooler for extended periods)
– Drinks and snacks for guests during wake visitation
– Catering services for meals or buffets
– Mourning garments or uniformed family attire
– Niche / columbarium placement or grave lease (ashes or burial location)
– Additional upgrades such as premium casket models, décor enhancements, or extended ceremonial rites beyond the standard 3-day wake
Why This Clear Package Matters for Families
Cost clarity: By detailing exactly what is included, families can plan their budget with confidence and avoid unexpected add-ons.
Process transparency: Knowing the services from collection, embalming, wake setup, transport, to ashes collection means fewer unknowns at a stressful time.
Reduced family burden: When a one-stop provider covers manpower, embalming, venue setup, transport and documentation, the family can focus more on emotional support and less on logistics.
Emotional support through structure: With the key essentials handled, families can devote more time to “honouring life” rather than dealing with administrative or logistical details.
Practical Tips for Making the Most of the Package
Discuss upfront with the funeral advisor what venue option you prefer (parlour vs void deck) and what upgrade costs apply if you choose larger capacity or extra services.
Prepare a list of optional add-ons you may want (catering, chiller, mortuary storage, premium casket, extra hours) and ask for itemised costs so you can decide what fits your priorities and budget.
Ask about the schedule: when is the body collected, when does embalming occur, and when is cremation arranged. Having timelines helps everyone involved stay aligned.
Confirm what happens after the wake: ashes collection, niche booking or other post-funeral steps. This ensures you have a full end-to-end understanding of the process, not just the wake.
Keep a copy of the package items and what is excluded so that you can communicate clearly with extended family and manage expectations.
Final Thoughts
A 3-day wake is a traditional and meaningful way to honour a loved one. With Singapore Casket’s Standard Care Package, many of the key services—venue setup, body care, transport, and venue logistics—are bundled clearly and professionally. This gives families both dignity and clarity in a time of vulnerability.
By understanding what’s included, what’s not, and how to plan ahead, you can make decisions that align with your family’s values, budget and needs—and allow your focus to remain on celebrating the life lived, rather than worrying about details.
Singapore Casket: Your One-Stop Solution for Funeral Services in Singapore
Our professional funeral directors have decades of experience and are committed to helping fulfil the last wishes of your loved one and delivering a funeral wake that is memorable, dignified, and heartfelt. We can handle every aspect of your loved one’s funeral arrangement — from embalming and makeup to memorial gemstone services, exhumation and remains relocation, and post-funeral services.
You can learn more about our full range of funeral services at Singapore Casket, or contact us at 6293 4388 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide guidance whenever you need it.
