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Important Funeral-Related Contacts in Singapore
A helpful list of emergency, government, cemetery and hospital contact numbers for Muslim families arranging funeral matters in Singapore.
If There Is a Medical or Police Emergency
When a loved one passes away, families may need to contact several parties quickly, including emergency services, hospitals, government agencies, cemetery offices or funeral support providers.
Here are some important contact numbers that may be useful.
Immediate Assistance
Emergency Services
Ambulance
For urgent medical emergencies, or if the person is still breathing and requires immediate medical attention.
995
Police
For police assistance, sudden death cases requiring police attention, or situations where the cause of death is unclear.
999
Singapore Agencies
Government and Funeral-Related Contacts
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Overseas death matters, consular assistance and repatriation-related enquiries.
+65 6379 8000
Cemetery Office
Cemetery-related matters and burial enquiries.
+65 6793 7428
Exhumation Office
Exhumation-related enquiries and arrangements.
+65 6238 4504
For Muslim funeral arrangements, Halijah Funeral Services can guide families on the practical next steps, including burial coordination, documentation guidance and repatriation support where required.
Hospital Contacts
Government Hospitals
Hospital
Contact Number
Alexandra Hospital, AH
+65 6908 2222
Changi General Hospital, CGH
+65 6788 8833
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, KTPH
+65 6555 8000
National University Hospital, NUH
+65 6779 5555
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, NTFGH
+65 6716 2000
Tan Tock Seng Hospital, TTSH
+65 6256 6011
Singapore General Hospital, SGH
+65 6222 3322
Sengkang General Hospital, SKH
+65 6930 5000
Woodlands Health, WH
+65 6363 3000
Specialised Hospitals
Hospital
Contact Number
Institute of Mental Health, IMH
+65 6389 2000
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, KKH
+65 6225 5554
Private Hospitals
Hospital
Contact Number
Crawfurd Hospital
+65 6933 3723
Farrer Park Hospital
+65 6363 1818
Gleneagles Hospital
+65 6575 7575
Mount Alvernia Hospital
+65 6347 6688
Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Orchard
+65 6737 2666
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
+65 6898 6898
Parkway East Hospital
+65 6377 3737
Raffles Hospital
+65 6311 2222
Thomson Medical Centre
+65 9846 6766
Contact numbers may change from time to time. Families are encouraged to verify directly with the relevant hospital, agency or official website where necessary.
Muslim Funeral Guidance
Unsure Who to Call First?
If a loved one has passed away and your family is unsure what to do next, we can guide you based on your situation.
We can assist with:
- Doctor certification guidance where applicable
- Retrieval of the jenazah from home, hospital, hospice or mortuary
- Adult Muslim funeral preparation
- Burial coordination and cemetery arrangements
- Manpower support
- Child, infant and foetus funeral management
- International repatriation
- After-service support
Need Help?
We’re available 24/7. Our team will help you understand the next steps clearly and respectfully.
How can we help?
We’ll respond within minutes, any time of day or night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I call first when a loved one passes away in Singapore?
If the person is still breathing or requires urgent medical help, call 995 for an ambulance. If death has occurred and your family is unsure what to do next, contact us for Muslim funeral guidance.
Should I call the police when someone passes away?
If death occurs at home and the deceased had no known medical history, police involvement may be required.
Can Halijah Funeral Services help if the deceased passed away in hospital?
Yes, we can guide families after the hospital has advised on the next steps and once funeral arrangements can proceed. We can assist with jenazah retrieval, Muslim funeral preparation and burial coordination.
Can Halijah Funeral Services help with overseas death or repatriation?
Yes. We provide international repatriation support for Muslim families, including coordination for bringing a deceased person to or from Singapore, subject to documentation, airline, embassy and destination requirements.
Are these contact numbers always updated?
This page is prepared as a helpful reference. Contact numbers may change, so families should verify directly with the relevant hospital, agency or official source where necessary.