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Annual resident deaths are expected to increase from about 25,000 in 2024 to around 40,000 by 2040, NEA said.
Meanwhile, the demand for inland ash scattering has increased from around 900 applications in 2021 to over 2,300 in 2024.
“The new crematorium will provide additional cremation capacity, and the (Garden of Serenity) will provide an additional option for the inland scattering of ashes,” said NEA. “They will enable us to continue serving the nation’s needs in the years ahead.”
Bookings for cremation slots will open on Aug 9, and the crematorium and garden will be open daily. The garden will be open from 9am to 5.30pm except when it is closed for maintenance.
Singapore also has two private crematoriums, but NEA handles more than 90 per cent of cremations.
ASH-SCATTERING GARDEN
The Garden of Serenity is the second inland ash-scattering garden in Singapore, after the Garden of Peace opened in 2021 in Choa Chu Kang.
Ashes can also be scattered at sea or stored in columbariums or at home.
The Garden of Serenity, which is within the new Mandai North facility, has four ash-scattering lanes in the shape of a leaf.
Granite boulders that were excavated during its construction, which started in 2017, are used for seating along the lanes.
The garden also features a pond and lush foliage, meant to create a peaceful and dignified environment.
