Professional care

Professional Care

Our Embalming Service

Professional Embalming and preparation with dignity, respect, and international standards.

Professional Standards

Our team of certified embalming professionals adheres to international health and sanitation protocols. We provide comprehensive preservation and preparation services that honour the cultural, religious, and personal wishes of your loved one and your family.

Our Services Include

  • Professional Embalming and restoration with attention to detail
  • Cosmetic preparation to ensure a natural appearance
  • Religious and cultural ritual accommodation
  • International sealing certificates and documentation
  • Compliance with air cargo and transportation standards

What is Embalming?

Embalming is a specialized process of preserving your loved one through the application of chemical treatment and restoration techniques. It involves replacing bodily fluids with preservative chemicals, disinfecting the decedent, and restoring a natural appearance through skilled cosmetic work.

The embalming process includes:

  • Sanitation & Disinfection: Thorough cleaning and application of disinfectants to prevent pathogenic spread
  • Chemical Treatment: Injection of preservative solutions to slow decomposition and maintain tissue integrity
  • Restoration: Careful reconstruction of features and cosmetic application to restore a peaceful, natural appearance
  • Dressing & Positioning: Respectful preparation according to cultural and religious customs

Embalming & International Repatriation

For international repatriation, embalming is not just a preference—it is often a legal requirement. When your loved one must be transported across borders, international aviation regulations and many destination countries mandate that they be properly embalmed and sealed.

Why embalming is essential for repatriation:

  • Legal Compliance: Required by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and most countries for international HUM transport
  • Health & Safety: Prevents pathogenic contamination during multi-day international transport
  • Preservation: Maintains your loved one's dignity and appearance during long-distance air travel and customs procedures
  • Facilitation: Accelerates customs clearance and reduces bureaucratic delays at destination
  • Documentation: Provides official embalming and sealing certificates required by immigration and health authorities

Why Choose Us for Repatriation Services?

Eternal Horizon by Silent Tribute Embalming was founded by experienced, licensed local embalmers who deeply understand the critical importance of the three core goals of embalming: sanitization, presentation, and preservation—with restoration as an important additional factor in certain circumstances.

Handling your loved one with the utmost care and dignity is our top priority. We ensure that every embalming process is conducted with the highest standards and respect, honoring the memory of the dearly departed in our care.

What sets us apart:

  • Complete Documentation: All embalming and sealing certificates are prepared and ready for repatriation services, ensuring seamless international transport
  • In-House Expertise: We do not subcontract embalming to third-party services. Our licensed embalmers handle every case personally, maintaining quality control and reducing costs for your repatriation service
  • Cost Efficiency: By keeping embalming in-house, we eliminate middleman fees and pass the savings directly to families during their time of need
Professional care and expertise
Why We Use BioSeal System 5 Instead of the Traditional Ziegler Liner

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Free Mortuary Care for Destitute & Little Children

At Eternal Horizon, we believe that every life — regardless of circumstance — deserves to be honoured with dignity in their final moments. For families in genuine financial hardship and for little children who have passed on, we offer a complimentary mortuary care service that includes:

  • Showering & Cleansing — Respectful bathing and hygiene preparation of your loved one
  • Dressing — Careful dressing in the family's chosen attire or cultural garments
  • Mortuary Makeup — Gentle cosmetic application to restore a peaceful and natural appearance for the final viewing

This service is available to destitute individuals — those with no next-of-kin or financial means — and to little children whose families are grieving deeply. We do not want financial constraints to be a barrier to a dignified farewell.

This is our way of giving back to the Singapore community. We carry out this service with the same care, professionalism, and respect we extend to every family we serve.

To request this service or find out more, please reach out to us directly:

* This service is available in Singapore only. Subject to assessment and availability.

Our Team & Facility

Professional Excellence

Our team of licensed embalmers operates within a modern, fully-equipped facility designed to meet international standards for professional care and preparation.

Malcom Ong is a NEA Licensed Senior Embalmer and FIAT-IFTA Associate Member, with professional experience in mortuary science, complex clinical preparation, and international repatriation.

View Malcom Ong's FIAT-IFTA Member Profile
Licensed embalmer performing professional preparation
State-of-the-art embalming facility

Transparent nett pricing — no hidden charges

Mortuary Care Service Pricing

ServicePrice
House-Call Mortuary Makeup & Dressing ServiceHouse Call
S$200
House Call Pacemaker Removal Service (additional service)House Call
+S$100
Showering, Dressing & MakeupIn-House Facility
S$150
Professional Embalming for Local WakeIn-House Facility
S$300
Repatriation Embalming with Certified Embalming & Sealing CertificatesIn-House Facility
S$500
Embalming with Infectious Diseases (Additional PPE, Equipment & Facility Sanitization Surcharge)In-House Facility
+S$300

All prices are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and exclude GST. Repatriation embalming includes IATA-compliant sealing certificates and NEA export permit documentation.

About Eternal Horizon

Eternal Horizon by Silent Tribute Embalming is a Singapore-based international funeral repatriation and funeral services provider, founded by Malcom Ong, NEA Licensed Senior Embalmer. We provide 24/7 compassionate care with transparent nett pricing, live flight tracking, and NEA-licensed in-house embalming.

24/7 Hotline

+65 8111 1826

Address

37 Sin Ming Drive, #01-579, Singapore 575711

Operating Hours

Open 24/7 — including weekends and public holidays

NEA-Licensed EmbalmerFIAT-IFTA Associate Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to the most common questions.

What is professional embalming and why is it required?
Professional embalming is the clinical process of preserving and sanitising a deceased person's body through specialised chemical treatment. For international repatriation from Singapore, embalming to aviation-compliant standards is required by airlines and IATA regulations. Eternal Horizon's founder, Malcom Ong, is an NEA Licensed Senior Embalmer who performs all embalming in-house.
Is embalming legally required in Singapore?
Embalming is not legally mandatory for all local funerals in Singapore, but it is strongly recommended for health, hygiene, and presentation during the wake period. For international repatriation by air cargo (HUM), aviation-compliant embalming is required by airlines and IATA. Eternal Horizon includes NEA-licensed embalming in all funeral packages at no additional cost.
Who is the NEA Licensed Senior Embalmer at Eternal Horizon?
Malcom Ong is the founder of Eternal Horizon by Silent Tribute Embalming and an NEA Licensed Senior Embalmer. He is also a BICC-Certified Mortuary Care professional and a FIAT-IFTA Associate Member. All embalming is performed in-house at our licensed mortuary facility at 37 Sin Ming Drive, Singapore.
What is a hermetically sealed casket and when is it required?
A hermetically sealed casket is a coffin with an airtight zinc or aluminium inner lining that prevents the escape of gases or fluids during air pressure changes in the aircraft cargo hold. It is required for international air cargo repatriation under IATA regulations. Eternal Horizon prepares IATA-compliant hermetically sealed coffins in-house.
How much does embalming cost in Singapore?
NEA-licensed embalming is included in all Eternal Horizon funeral packages at no additional cost. For standalone embalming services, pricing varies based on the level of preparation required. Contact us at +65 8111 1826 for a transparent, itemised quotation.
Does Eternal Horizon provide embalming for repatriation to all countries?
Yes. Eternal Horizon provides aviation-compliant embalming certified for international repatriation from Singapore to international destinations. Embalming is carried out in accordance with applicable Singapore requirements and airline/IATA requirements. Destination-specific import requirements are confirmed case by case.