Garden of Peace

There are not many cemeteries left in Singapore. Due to the lack of land, most cemeteries were exhumed and the ashes stored in columbarium niches.

Hence, the National Environment Agency (NEA) introduced Inland Ash Scattering (IAS) as an additional option for the management of cremated ashes in Singapore, beyond the current options of storing in columbarium niches, storing at home, or scattering at sea.

The Garden of Peace is the first of two government-managed ash-scattering facilities, and is designed as an open garden setting. Designated lanes for the scattering of cremated ashes are spaciously laid out, with trees and hedges between the lanes to accord families privacy, and to provide a respectful and dignified environment for the ash scattering process.

Families can gather, view and take part in the scattering of ashes in a respectful and dignified manner, within a serene and tranquil garden setting. The designated ash scattering lanes, lined with a bed of pebbles, allow the ashes to percolate into the soil beneath.

The ash scattering garden at the Choa Chu Kang Cemetery Complex started operation on the 11th of Ma 2021. It adopts an open garden concept, with designated lanes for walkways and ash scattering. It is a secular facility open to all religious faiths, and has the following features:
• Boundary shrubs and vegetation have been planted to clearly demarcate the garden boundary and provide sufficient privacy
• Landscaping and greenery have been used to create a peaceful, serene garden setting, to provide a dignified and respectful environment for ash scattering
• Ash scattering lanes are separated and have been designed intentionally to accord families with privacy
• Ash scattering lanes have been designed to allow ashes to naturally percolate into the soil underneath
• User-friendly features, such as wheelchair access and seating areas, are provided for families to gather, view, and participate in the ash scattering process
• To maintain a clean and serene environment and the secular nature of the garden, religious ceremonies or rites, such as the burning of joss sticks, food offerings, playing of instruments or music, will not be permitted within the garden
• Visitors or next-of-kin can utilise the prayer facility near the North Gate at the Garden of Peace, to conduct any simple rites

A fee of $320 (including GST) will be introduced for the scattering of ashes. Interested applicants who wish to apply for inland ash scattering may do so via NEA’s online ePortal, at 👉 HERE

I have made known that The Garden of Peace would be my final resting place.

Information on the Garden of Peace are from the following sites.

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Nirvana Memorial Garden in the distance.

Situated at Old Choa Chua Kang Road, Nirvana Singapore also known as Nirvana Memorial Garden is the first ever privatized and modernized columbarium in Singapore. Surrounding it is greenery coupled with tranquility and serenity that was designed with aspects of Feng Shui elements.

To secure a place in there for a niche, we are talking upwards of $10,000 SGD. ‘Prime locations’ go for as high as $40,000 SGD, or more. The more expensive the niche, the better the facilities – like good feng shui location, air conditioning, performing of rites and prayers for the deceased etc... I heard that if you have the money, you can buy a place there and then resell it for a profit later if you can find a buyer.

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