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For many families, storing ashes in a columbarium is a preferred choice, as it offers a secure, dignified, and lasting resting place for their loved ones. Columbariums provide a dedicated space for remembrance, where friends and family can visit, reflect, and pay their respects in a serene environment.
In Singapore, these final resting places are found in government-managed facilities, private memorial gardens, temples, and churches, each offering different levels of customization, pricing, and religious affiliations.
Columbariums are categorized into two main types:
✅ Managed by: The National Environment Agency (NEA)
✅ Price: More affordable compared to private columbariums
✅ Customization: Limited (standardized niches, no personal designs)
✅ Facilities: Not air-conditioned, simple design
✅ Religious Affiliation: Non-religious (open to all faiths)
✅ Locations: Limited to government-designated areas (e.g., Mandai, Chua Chu Kang, Yishun Columbarium)
📌 Government columbariums offer a practical and affordable solution, but they do not allow for extensive customization or religious-specific sections.
✅ Managed by: Private organizations, temples, churches
✅ Price: Varies widely (ranging from $1,000 to $40,000+ depending on exclusivity)
✅ Customization: Flexible (premium urn displays, custom engravings, Feng Shui elements)
✅ Facilities: Air-conditioned spaces, premium architecture, VIP family areas
✅ Religious Affiliation: Many are religious-specific or have separate sections for different religions (e.g., Buddhist, Taoist, Christian columbariums)
✅ Locations: Found in temples, churches, or standalone memorial gardens (e.g., Nirvana Memorial Garden, The Garden of Remembrance)
📌 Private columbariums offer more comfort, customization, and religious-specific options, but they come at a higher price point.
For those seeking a columbarium in Singapore, our directory compares locations, prices, and options to help you find the right resting place.
Singapore has three government-owned columbariums managed by the National Environment Agency (NEA)
🏛️ Mandai Columbarium – Singapore’s largest government-run columbarium, offering a simple yet dignified space for remembrance.
🌿 Chua Chu Kang Columbarium – Located near one of Singapore’s largest cemetery complexes, providing a peaceful environment.
🏮 Yishun Columbarium (Currently Full, Not Open for Booking) – Resembles a traditional Chinese temple, making it a favored choice for Buddhists and Taoists.
Government columbariums are affordable and accessible to all, though they offer limited customization compared to private options.
💵 Standard Niche (Single Niche): $500 – A simple, respectful resting place.
👨👩👧👦 Family Niche (Double Niches): $900 – Keeping loved ones together in eternal rest.
🎯 Selection Fee (Optional): $250 – Choose a specific niche location instead of sequential placement.
🏷️ Marble Plaque (Optional Customisation): Approx. $1,000 – A lasting tribute, often arranged by funeral directors.
💳 Payment Methods: CashCard, Credit Card, NETS
A final resting place should bring comfort to families. Even with modest customization, these government columbariums provide a dignified space for remembrance.
🖥️ Booking is done via the NEA Website.
📄 Documents Required:
Bookings follow a sequential placement system, but families can opt for a specific niche by paying the selection fee.
NEA will only allow storage at public columbariums if:
✅ The deceased was a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR), or
✅ The immediate next-of-kin (parent, spouse, or child) is a Singapore Citizen or PR
🚨 Repossessions: NEA reserves the right to reclaim niches for redevelopment purposes at any time, without compensation.
🔗 View Full NEA Terms & Conditions
Beyond government columbariums, Singapore has many privately-owned columbariums within temples, churches, and memorial gardens. These facilities often provide a more customizable and spiritually significant resting place.
📌 Important Note: Private columbarium niches are typically leased for a fixed period—usually 30, 40, or 99 years, depending on the site’s land lease. Always confirm the exact lease duration with the columbarium before booking.
Our Columbarium Directory contains a full list of columbariums in Singapore. Below are three of the most prominent private columbariums, where large premises are fully dedicated to columbarium services.
📍 Location: Chua Chu Kang
⏰ Operating Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Daily)
🛐 Religious Affiliation: Buddhist, Taoist, Free-Thinker/All Religions
✨ Why Families Choose Nirvana:
✔ Feng Shui-designed architecture for harmony and prosperity.
✔ Four distinct columbarium blocks, each with unique interior designs.
✔ Highly customizable niches—choose from various decorations and urn placements.
💰 Booking & Cost:
🔗 Visit Nirvana Columbarium’s Website
📍 Location: Woodlands Industrial Park
⏰ Columbarium Floors: 8th & 9th Floor
🛐 Religious Affiliation: Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Catholic
✨ Why Families Choose Woodlands Memorial:
✔ Spacious and modern columbarium with dedicated floors for urn niches.
✔ Serves both Buddhist/Taoist and Christian/Catholic families.
✔ Peaceful environment within a larger memorial complex.
💰 Booking & Cost (Subject to 9% GST):
📌 Marble plaques are not included in the price—confirm details before booking.
📞 Bookings: Call +65 8833 7977
🔗 Visit Woodlands Memorial’s Website
📍 Location: Chua Chu Kang
⏰ Operating Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Daily)
🛐 Religious Affiliation: Christian Only
✨ Why Families Choose The Garden of Remembrance:
✔ One of the largest Christian columbariums in Singapore.
✔ Over 30,000 niches on-site.
✔ Customizable plaques and remembrance tributes available.
💰 Booking & Cost:
📞 Bookings: Call +65 9836 0950
🔗 Visit The Garden of Remembrance’s Website
1️⃣ How much does a columbarium niche cost in Singapore?
💰 Government columbarium niches start at $500, while private columbariums range from $1,000 to $40,000, depending on customization and location.
2️⃣ What’s the difference between government and private columbariums?
🏛️ Government columbariums are non-religious, affordable, and less customizable, while private columbariums offer personalized niches, religious significance, and premium facilities.
3️⃣ How long is a columbarium niche lease in Singapore?
📜 Government niches have a 30-year lease, while private columbariums may offer 30, 40, or 99-year leases—confirm with the columbarium before booking.
4️⃣ Can I transfer a columbarium niche to another family member?
👨👩👧👦 Yes, but terms vary between columbariums. Government columbariums require approval from NEA, while private columbariums have their own policies.
📌 Need more details? Explore our Columbarium Directory for a full list of options and booking information.
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