import CategoryPage from "@/components/CategoryPage";

const FuneralsPage = () => (
  <CategoryPage
    data={{
      title: "Funeral Singapore Guide: Costs, Types & What to Do (2025)",
      metaDescription: "Everything about funerals in Singapore — costs from S$2,500, Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Catholic & freethinker guides, venues, cremation, and what to do first.",
      canonicalUrl: "https://afterlifebro.com/funerals",
      h1: "Funerals in Singapore",
      description: "A calm, practical guide to understanding funerals in Singapore — costs by religion, wake venues, cremation, burial, and what to do when someone passes. Pick a topic below, or scroll for the full overview.",
      quickAnswer: "A funeral in Singapore typically costs between S$4,000 and S$15,000 depending on religion, venue, and wake duration. The most common choice is a 3-day wake at an HDB void deck, followed by cremation at Mandai Crematorium. Need help now? WhatsApp Kenneth at +65 9112 1226.",
      cards: [
        { title: "☑️ C.A.L.M. Guide — Interactive Checklist", description: "Not sure where to start? This is your first stop. A calm, step-by-step guide to the first hours after a passing — who to call, what the CCOD is, how to get the death certificate, and how to engage a funeral director without getting overwhelmed.", href: "/calm-guide", featured: true },
        { title: "🙏 Buddhist Funeral", description: "Monk chanting, merit-making rituals, mourning periods, and what to expect. Costs S$4,000–S$10,000.", href: "/buddhist-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "🔥 Taoist Funeral", description: "Priest rites, paper offerings, dialect-specific customs, and why it's the most elaborate funeral type.", href: "/taoist-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "✝️ Christian Funeral", description: "Church memorial service, hymns, pastor-led prayers, and what to wear. Costs S$3,000–S$8,000.", href: "/christian-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "⛪ Catholic Funeral", description: "Requiem Mass, Catholic columbaria, and how Catholic funerals differ from other Christian services.", href: "/catholic-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "🕊️ Freethinker Funeral", description: "Non-religious, fully personalised send-offs — the most affordable and increasingly popular option.", href: "/freethinker-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "💰 Funeral Cost Guide", description: "Full itemised breakdown of Singapore funeral costs in 2025 — including the hidden charges no one tells you about.", href: "/funeral-cost-singapore" },
      ],
      crossLink: { text: "Also looking for columbarium options? See our Columbarium Singapore guide", href: "/columbarium-singapore" },
      relatedLinks: [
        { title: "Funeral Cost Singapore", description: "Full 2025 price breakdown by religion and venue.", href: "/funeral-cost-singapore" },
        { title: "☑️ C.A.L.M. Guide — Interactive Checklist", description: "Step through what to do, one checkbox at a time.", href: "/calm-guide" },
        { title: "Funeral Pre-Planning Singapore", description: "How to plan ahead and lock in today's prices.", href: "/funeral-pre-planning-singapore" },
        { title: "HDB Void Deck Funeral", description: "Everything about holding a wake at an HDB void deck.", href: "/hdb-void-deck-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "Funeral Parlour Singapore", description: "When to use a parlour and what it costs.", href: "/funeral-parlour-singapore" },
        { title: "Condo Funeral Singapore", description: "What to do if you live in a condo.", href: "/condo-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "HDB vs Funeral Parlour", description: "Side-by-side comparison to help you decide.", href: "/hdb-vs-funeral-parlour-singapore" },
        { title: "Cremation Singapore", description: "Mandai Crematorium costs, process, and what happens after.", href: "/cremation-singapore" },
        { title: "Sea Burial Singapore", description: "How sea burial works and whether it's right for you.", href: "/sea-burial-singapore" },
        { title: "Ash Scattering Singapore", description: "Garden of Peace, Garden of Serenity, costs and booking.", href: "/ash-scattering-singapore" },
        { title: "Embalming Singapore", description: "Is it required? When is it needed? What it costs.", href: "/embalming-singapore" },
        { title: "Pek Kim Singapore", description: "How much condolence money to give and etiquette.", href: "/pek-kim-singapore" },
        { title: "What to Wear to a Funeral", description: "Dress code by religion — what to wear and what to avoid.", href: "/what-to-wear-funeral-singapore" },
        { title: "How to Choose a Funeral Director", description: "What to ask, red flags, and how to get a fair price.", href: "/funeral-director-singapore" },
        { title: "CPF After Death Singapore", description: "What happens to CPF savings and how the payout works.", href: "/cpf-after-death-singapore" },
        { title: "CPF Nomination Singapore", description: "Why your will doesn't cover your CPF, and how to nominate in 10 minutes.", href: "/cpf-nomination-singapore" },
        { title: "Repatriation Singapore", description: "What to do when someone dies overseas.", href: "/repatriation-singapore" },
        { title: "Death at Home Singapore", description: "Who to call and what to do when someone dies at home.", href: "/death-at-home-singapore" },
        { title: "Death at Hospital Singapore", description: "What happens automatically and what the family must do.", href: "/death-at-hospital-singapore" },
      ],
      sections: [
        {
          type: "heading", level: "h2", title: "How much does a funeral in Singapore cost?"
        },
        {
          type: "table",
          headers: ["Type", "Typical range", "Common venue", "Wake duration"],
          rows: [
            ["Freethinker / civil", "S$2,500–S$5,000", "HDB / parlour", "1–3 days"],
            ["Christian / Catholic", "S$3,000–S$8,000", "HDB / parlour / church", "2–3 days"],
            ["Buddhist", "S$4,000–S$10,000", "HDB / parlour", "3–5 days"],
            ["Taoist", "S$6,000–S$15,000+", "HDB / parlour", "3–7 days"],
            ["Muslim", "S$1,500–S$4,000", "Mosque / home", "Same day"],
            ["Hindu", "S$3,000–S$10,000", "HDB / crematorium", "1–3 days"],
          ]
        },
        {
          type: "tip", content: "Always ask for a full itemised quote before agreeing to anything. Some packages exclude the refrigeration unit, mobile toilet, and GST. See our full Funeral Cost Singapore guide for a complete breakdown."
        },
        {
          type: "heading", level: "h2", title: "What to do first when someone dies in Singapore"
        },
        {
          type: "text", content: "1. Call a doctor for the CCOD (Cause of Death certificate). At home: use Speedoc (S$400–500, up to 2 hours). At hospital: handled automatically.\n2. Do not move the body until the doctor arrives.\n3. Alert close family and appoint one coordinator.\n4. Locate key documents — deceased's NRIC, pre-bought funeral papers, a clear photo.\n5. Contact a funeral director.\n\nNot sure what to do first? Work through the interactive C.A.L.M. Guide at /calm-guide — step by step, no call needed.\n\nDied at home? Full guide: /death-at-home-singapore\nDied at hospital? Full guide: /death-at-hospital-singapore"
        },
        {
          type: "warning", content: "Do not call an ambulance for a home death — they will transport the body to hospital and you will also pay the ambulance fee. Do not call the police unless you suspect foul play."
        },
        {
          type: "heading", level: "h2", title: "Where can you hold a funeral wake in Singapore?"
        },
        {
          type: "text", content: "HDB void deck — most common, space is essentially free (utilities only). See [HDB Void Deck Funeral Singapore](/hdb-void-deck-funeral-singapore).\n\nFuneral parlour — air-conditioned, private, required for condo residents. See [Funeral Parlour Singapore](/funeral-parlour-singapore).\n\nCondo residents — most MCSTs don't allow wakes. See [Condo Funeral Singapore](/condo-funeral-singapore).\n\nNot sure which to choose? See our [HDB vs Funeral Parlour Singapore](/hdb-vs-funeral-parlour-singapore) comparison."
        },
        {
          type: "heading", level: "h2", title: "After cremation — what are the options?"
        },
        {
          type: "text", content: "Columbarium niche — permanent storage for the urn. See [Columbarium Singapore](/columbarium-singapore).\n\nSea burial — ashes released near Pulau Semakau. Costs S$100–800. See [Sea Burial Singapore](/sea-burial-singapore).\n\nInland ash scattering — Garden of Peace or Garden of Serenity. S$320 per session. See [Ash Scattering Singapore](/ash-scattering-singapore)."
        },
      ],
      faqs: [
        {
          question: "How long does a funeral take in Singapore?",
          answer: "A typical Singapore funeral lasts 3 days, though Buddhist and Taoist services may run 5–7 days. Muslim funerals are completed within 24 hours. The duration affects total cost — each extra day adds tentage, catering, and staffing fees."
        },
        {
          question: "Can CPF be used to pay for a funeral in Singapore?",
          answer: "Not directly upfront. Once the CPF Board processes the death and pays out to nominees, those funds can be used. For un-nominated CPF, families can apply for up to S$6,000 reimbursement through the Public Trustee's Office. Full guide: /cpf-after-death-singapore"
        },
        {
          question: "What is pek kim and how much should you give?",
          answer: "Pek kim (白金) is condolence money given in a white envelope at Chinese Buddhist and Taoist funerals. S$50 is the most common amount. Always use an odd amount. Full guide: /pek-kim-singapore"
        },
        {
          question: "Do I need to hire an embalmer?",
          answer: "Not always. Embalming is recommended if the wake lasts more than 2 days or if there will be an open casket viewing. It is typically included in most funeral packages — but always confirm with your funeral director. Full guide: /embalming-singapore"
        },
        {
          question: "How do I choose a funeral director in Singapore?",
          answer: "Ask for a full itemised quote before agreeing. A good funeral director will not pressure you into upgrades while you are grieving. Full guide: /funeral-director-singapore"
        },
        {
          question: "What happens after the funeral is over?",
          answer: "There is usually a second wave of admin — notifying banks, insurers, employers, and managing the estate. CPF nominations and housing transfers all need attention. Full guide: /cpf-after-death-singapore"
        },
      ],
    }}
  />
);

export default FuneralsPage;