Funeral Expenses of Persons Who Die Alone without Any Family Members

Debated in Parliament on 21 Oct 2013.

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Seah Kian Peng asked who covers funeral expenses for those who die alone without family, including public assistance recipients, and what percentage is handled charitably by funeral directors.
Chan Chun Sing stated that MSF lacks data on these cases, noting that arrangements are made by facilities for those in welfare or hospital settings.
For individuals living alone, costs are typically managed by the community, sometimes with government aid, through neighbours, grassroots, or funeral homes, with potential help from Social Service Offices or CDCs.

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Seah Kian Peng

Mr Seah Kian Peng asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) who takes care of the funeral expenses of persons who die alone without any family members; (b) what about those on public assistance; and (c) what percentage of cases is taken care of by funeral directors as a form of charity.

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Chan Chun Sing

MSF does not have data on the questions raised. Persons who die alone without any family members reside in different settings. For those residing in facilities run by voluntary welfare organisations, Government-run homes or hospitals, arrangements on the funeral rites are usually made by the respective organisations.

As for those living alone in their own homes, the arrangements and expenses are mostly taken care of by the community, sometimes with assistance from the Government. We have seen many kind neighbours, grassroots leaders, funeral homes and members of the public assisting with and making donations towards such arrangements. They may also approach the Social Service Offices or Community Development Councils if they require assistance or help with the funeral expenses.

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Seah Kian Peng asked who covers funeral expenses for those who die alone without family, including public assistance recipients, and what percentage is handled charitably by funeral directors.
Chan Chun Sing stated that MSF lacks data on these cases, noting that arrangements are made by facilities for those in welfare or hospital settings.
For individuals living alone, costs are typically managed by the community, sometimes with government aid, through neighbours, grassroots, or funeral homes, with potential help from Social Service Offices or CDCs.

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Funeral Expenses of Persons Who Die Alone without Any Family Members

Debated in Parliament on 21 Oct 2013.

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Seah Kian Peng asked who covers funeral expenses for those who die alone without family, including public assistance recipients, and what percentage is handled charitably by funeral directors.
Chan Chun Sing stated that MSF lacks data on these cases, noting that arrangements are made by facilities for those in welfare or hospital settings.
For individuals living alone, costs are typically managed by the community, sometimes with government aid, through neighbours, grassroots, or funeral homes, with potential help from Social Service Offices or CDCs.

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Seah Kian Peng

Page: 187

Chan Chun Sing

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Seah Kian Peng asked who covers funeral expenses for those who die alone without family, including public assistance recipients, and what percentage is handled charitably by funeral directors.
Chan Chun Sing stated that MSF lacks data on these cases, noting that arrangements are made by facilities for those in welfare or hospital settings.
For individuals living alone, costs are typically managed by the community, sometimes with government aid, through neighbours, grassroots, or funeral homes, with potential help from Social Service Offices or CDCs.

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