SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – Harmony Funeral Care has introduced a 24-hour emergency funeral response service designed to provide families with initial assistance and guidance within one hour of receiving a call, subject to circumstances and location.
The Singapore-based funeral service provider supports families with funeral planning, care and collection of the deceased, wake arrangements, religious coordination, cremation and other arrangements required following a death. Its services cover Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Roman Catholic, Soka and non-religious funeral arrangements.
24-Hour Support for Families
Funeral arrangements may need to be initiated at short notice, particularly when a death occurs at home, in a hospital or under other circumstances. Harmony Funeral Care provides 24-hour assistance to help families understand the immediate steps involved and determine the arrangements required.
Following the initial contact, the funeral team discusses the family's preferences, religious or cultural requirements, wake arrangements and proposed funeral schedule before arrangements are confirmed.
"Funeral arrangements are personal to every family. We take time to understand their traditions and requirements before arranging the funeral," said a representative of Harmony Funeral Care.
Supporting Different Religious and Cultural Requirements
Funeral practices can vary according to an individual's religious beliefs, cultural traditions and family preferences. Harmony Funeral Care works with families to coordinate the relevant religious and practical arrangements based on their requirements.
For Buddhist funeral services, the 1-hour response focuses on immediate guidance, explaining the next steps, required documentation, and collection of the deceased where applicable. Detailed arrangements such as monk chanting, incense and offerings, religious rites, wake setup, casket arrangements and cremation coordination are then discussed with the family in a follow-up planning session to reflect the Buddhist traditions they wish to observe.
More Than Six Decades of Family Heritage
Harmony Funeral Care's involvement in the funeral profession dates back to 1963, when Hock Hin Undertaker was established by Mr Tee Hock Chwee. The family's involvement in funeral services has continued across three generations.
The company draws on this longstanding experience while adapting its funeral planning and support services to the requirements of families today.
Supporting Families Through the Funeral Process
From the initial call through to the completion of the funeral, Harmony Funeral Care provides support across the various stages of funeral planning. These may include the collection and care of the deceased, funeral arrangements, wake setup, religious coordination, funeral-day arrangements and cremation.
The company said its approach is to discuss arrangements with each family before they are confirmed, recognising that funeral requirements can differ according to religious practices, cultural traditions and individual preferences.Hashtag: #HamonyFuneralCare
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About Harmony Funeral Care
Harmony Funeral Care is a Singapore funeral service provider offering funeral planning and arrangements for Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Roman Catholic, Soka and non-religious funerals.
The company's family heritage in funeral care dates back to 1963 through Hock Hin Undertaker. Its services include funeral planning, wake arrangements, religious coordination, cremation and related support.
Harmony Funeral Care
1015 Geylang East Avenue 3, #01-127
Singapore 389731
24-Hour Contact: +65 9489 2424
Website: singaporefuneralservices.sg
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NEW YORK, US– Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – During the visit to the United States by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines exchanged signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Visa and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to strengthen cooperation in payments, travel, technology and data.
Mr. Le Truong Giang, Member of the BOD of Vietnam Airlines (second from right), and Robert B. Thomson, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Government Affairs at Visa Inc. (second from left), exchange the Memorandum of Understanding
The two agreements focus on building a more seamless ecosystem of services across the passenger journey, from booking and payment to earning rewards, accessing airport and inflight services, and enjoying experiences at destinations. The partnerships mark another step in Vietnam Airlines' efforts to deepen the integration of aviation with financial services, tourism, data and artificial intelligence.
Le Truong Giang, Member of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines, said: "Passengers today expect a seamless experience that extends well beyond the flight itself. Our partnerships with Visa and AWS bring together expertise in payments, technology and data, enabling Vietnam Airlines to develop more connected and personalized services while strengthening operational capabilities. These partnerships are an important step in our broader digital transformation and our ambition to deliver greater value to our customers."
Taking Lotusmiles beyond aviation into travel and lifestyle
Under the agreement with Visa, Vietnam Airlines will explore opportunities to evolve Lotusmiles from a traditional frequent-flyer program into a broader loyalty platform spanning travel, lifestyle and an expanded partner ecosystem.
The partnership will include the development of co-branded cards for domestic and international markets, offering Lotusmiles members and frequent flyers enhanced benefits across airport services and lounges, priority check-in, dining, accommodation, shopping and travel.
The two companies will also explore digital payment solutions across commercial activities, agency networks and supply-chain operations, while supporting the promotion of Vietnam and key air routes in strategic markets. Together, these initiatives will broaden the value of Lotusmiles and create more opportunities for members to benefit from their everyday travel and lifestyle spending.
Dang Tuyet Dung, Visa Country Manager for Vietnam and Laos, said: "Visa looks forward to working with Vietnam Airlines to explore payment and service solutions that respond to the increasingly diverse needs of today's customers. This collaboration also creates opportunities to bring together the strengths of aviation, payments and tourism in Vietnam and international markets."
AWS to support Vietnam Airlines in digital transformation and AI
Vietnam Airlines is partnering with AWS, one of the world's leading cloud service providers, to accelerate its transformation into a digital airline, with cooperation spanning artificial intelligence, digital transformation and inflight connectivity.
A key focus will be AI and generative AI, with the two companies exploring applications across passenger services, commercial activities, flight operations, aircraft maintenance, corporate management and data analytics, as well as opportunities to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
The digital transformation agenda will focus on cloud computing, enterprise data platforms, IT modernisation and cybersecurity, alongside the development of inflight connectivity and digital cabin services. The partnership will also explore digital solutions to support flight crews and enhance operational capabilities both in the air and on the ground, while meeting passengers' growing expectations for seamless connectivity.
Tedd Evers, Global Partner Leader, Travel and Hospitality, said: "Our collaboration with Vietnam Airlines aims to accelerate digital transformation, personalize the passenger experience, and enhance service excellence, supporting the airline's ambition to become a 5-star carrier. AWS will bring its capabilities in cloud computing, advanced artificial intelligence, and data analytics, together with extensive experience working with leading airlines worldwide, to support Vietnam Airlines across three key dimensions: people, culture, and technology."
The agreements with Visa and AWS support Vietnam Airlines' strategy of strengthening international partnerships and expanding its digital capabilities and customer offerings in response to evolving passenger needs. With an extensive global network and the Lotusmiles loyalty program, the airline is well positioned to build a more connected ecosystem of services and benefits.
As Vietnam's national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines is evolving beyond traditional air transportation to create an integrated ecosystem connecting the ground, the air and destinations, while deepening the integration of aviation with tourism, finance, data and technology.
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