Direct Funeral Services

Direct Funeral Services Everyone deserves a dignified send-off. That has been the belief of our founder, Roland Tay, and remains as a key philosophy of Direct Funeral Services.

For over 30 years and counting, Direct Funeral Services has been serving families in their time of need. Guided by our core values of compassion and respect for all, we are here for each and every one of our clients as they bid farewell to their loved ones. While ensuring that the departed embark on their next chapter with dignity, we also believe in celebrating the memories and legacies that they have left behind. Our personalised services, from eulogy writing to professional emceeing, help families to tell their loved ones’ stories, reliving the moments to be treasured. At the end of the day, grief will fade over time, but cherished memories last forever…

19/01/2026

Grief can change shape over time.
For many, it doesn’t end with the funeral.
It shows up later, in quieter moments.

This reel reflects what a phone grief support call can feel like:
a calm voice on the line, space to speak at your own pace, no pressure to explain, and no expectation to be “okay”.

As part of our funeral services, we offer one to two phone-based grief support sessions over six months, through simple, compassionate conversations.

You don’t have to hold everything alone.

For more information, please contact us:
📱 6555 1115
📧 info@directfuneral.com.sg


At many Chinese wakes, you may notice male and female paper dolls quietly placed near the altar.They are not ornaments, ...
17/01/2026

At many Chinese wakes, you may notice male and female paper dolls quietly placed near the altar.

They are not ornaments, nor requirements but symbols of care, balance, and accompaniment.

For some families, tradition is how love finds its language.

16/01/2026

Most people mean well.
They’re trying to comfort. They’re trying to help.
But grief changes how words land.

What’s meant as encouragement, can sound like pressure. What’s meant as reassurance, can feel like dismissal.

Comfort isn’t about intention alone, it’s about how it’s received. Sometimes, the gentler thing we can do is to listen before we speak.

很多话，都是出于好意。但在悲伤里，语言会变得不一样。本想安慰，却成了压力。

真正的关心，不是说得对不对，而是有没有被接住。有时候，先听，比先说更重要。

15/01/2026

Not everyone leaves a will.
Some people leave their funeral wishes in letter.

In today’s episode, we get direct about why people write these letters and what it means to receive them.

Pre-planning doesn’t always have to be formal. Putting your wishes into words is often enough to begin.

After years with families, we’ve learned this: heartfelt goodbyes are built on a lifetime of love, shared in everyday mo...
13/01/2026

After years with families, we’ve learned this: heartfelt goodbyes are built on a lifetime of love, shared in everyday moments. The stories, traditions, and connection we nurture now are the greatest legacy we can give.

Let’s create a living archive of the things that truly matter. By sharing, you might just inspire a new tradition for someone else.

At some Singapore Chinese funerals, family members are seen without shoes during the send-off. This isn’t a rule and it ...
10/01/2026

At some Singapore Chinese funerals, family members are seen without shoes during the send-off. This isn’t a rule and it isn’t universal.

It traces back to older mourning practices, adapted over time to suit modern spaces and lives.

Different families, different expressions but share the same intention to honour a final farewell with humility.

09/01/2026

Some people don’t get space between losses. Just as you’re learning how to carry one, another arrives. If you feel exhausted, numb, or undone, there’s nothing wrong with you.

Take it one step at a time and breathe through the moments. And if it feels too heavy to hold alone,
it’s okay to reach out for support.

有时候悲伤会叠加，一份还没放下，另一份又来了。累到麻木是正常的，你可以允许自己慢下来。

当重量超出你能承受的范围，记得向外伸手。
让身边的人陪你分担一些路，你不必独自扛下所有。

08/01/2026

It’s not a topic many think about, but after some accidents, the body may not be whole.

Have you ever wondered what happens in moments like these?

In today’s episode, our directors gently open up about a rarely spoken part of the work.

In Singapore, when ashes go unclaimed, they are kept with care and if no one comes forward, eventually scattered at sea....
07/01/2026

In Singapore, when ashes go unclaimed, they are kept with care and if no one comes forward, eventually scattered at sea. It’s something we come across quietly, and a reality many people don’t know about.

Most times, it’s not because no one cared but because life made it hard. Distance. Lost contact. Or conversations that never quite happened.

When conversations feel possible, talking early, writing things down and sharing wishes can help ensure someone can speak for you when it matters.

05/01/2026

Beyond the funerals we conduct, we regularly facilitate conversations around grief, funeral planning, and the evolving role of funeral care in Singapore.

Through talks and workshops, we aim to replace uncertainty with understanding and fear with informed choice.
These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to education, transparency, and a care-led approach to end-of-life conversations.

In our work, we often see families worry that being prepared means being pessimistic. What we see instead is that prepar...
03/01/2026

In our work, we often see families worry that being prepared means being pessimistic. What we see instead is that preparation is often a quiet form of care.

It’s one less thing for loved ones to carry. One less decision made in the middle of grief. This is why being prepared matters.

You’ll find a simple guide in our Instagram Highlights (Resources), whenever you feel ready to take a look.

02/01/2026

When emotions feel overwhelming, our instinct is to push them away. But naming what you’re feeling can help calm the body and mind.

Saying “This is sadness” or “This feels like fear” gives your brain something clear to hold onto, instead of fighting what’s happening.

You’re not trying to fix the feeling.
You’re giving it a name, so it doesn’t have to shout.

当情绪变得很强烈时，我们往往本能地想把它推开。
但当你试着辨识你的情绪，例如：“这是悲伤”， “这是害怕”，大脑就能更清楚地接住正在发生的感受，而不再拼命对抗。

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