Although death has lost its sting to the Christian, it is nonetheless a time for grieving and caring.  It is a time when the peace and comfort of the Lord may be ministered through practical Christian love and support, understanding and prayer.  In the event of a family member's death, members of BFEC are encouraged to inform the Church Office at 64481800 which will then inform the relevant pastoral staff. 

The following is a step by step guideline for the Bereavement ministry we seek to fulfill as a church family:

1. We will need the personal particulars and cause of death of the deceased.
2. We will need to know whether any other particular family members or friends need to be informed of the bereavement.  We seek to comfort family members and pray with them.
3. Relevant family members will need to be consulted on the level of involvement of the Church before informing the Church Office accordingly.
4. The Church's prayer & cell group network can be activated for support. Full-time staff will be enlisted to assist with funeral arrangements and other urgent matters, if necessary.
5. It is normal to have between two to five night wakes depending on the family's needs and means. At all times, we seek to be sensitive to the bereaved family's financial situation. At such times, there would be need for much wisdom and sensitivity.
6. Cremation at Mandai Crematorium is the most common means adopted. Burial usually comes at greater expense.  Both modes could be easily arranged through the help of the casket company.  The family will be assisted to help them make the important decisions.
7. If death has occurred in the hospital, do obtain a death certificate from that hospital. If death has occurred in the house, an attending doctor or his family doctor must first certify the death. With the certification, go to the nearest police station/post to report the death and obtain a death certificate. Remember to bring the deceased person's identity card along for this procedure. Also obtain from the police a permit for burial/cremation.
8. Telephone the casket company of the family's choice to collect the body for embalming and make arrangements for the wake services. When they come for the body, the death certificate should be ready for their confirmation. The casket company can normally see to all logistical arrangements for the wake (including tidbits and refreshments) though members may not necessarily choose to engage all of these services.
9. Bring the death certificate and the permit to confirm the booking for cremation at the Crematorium. Only family members can do this. These must be done before an announcement can be made in the obituary pages of the newspapers. Therefore, the next-of-kin of the deceased should see to these arrangements speedily.
10. For obituary announcement, bring the original death certificate, identity card of person placing the notice and a photograph of the deceased to the following:
    • News Centre, 82 Genting Lane
    • Specialist Shopping Centre, #01-32/33
    • Times House, 390 Kim Seng Road (for late death notices)
11. The Church Office will send the bereaved family of the member either a wreath or a love gift in accordance with the situation.
12. Announcements about the bereavement will be made by way of the Church Prayer Ministry, relevant 3C clusters through email and the weekly church bulletin.
13. On the day of the funeral, family members will be assisted with the various activities. It is customary but not obligatory for the bereaved family to prepare some token of appreciation for the pall bearers. 
14. After the cremation the bereaved family members can either collect the ashes by themselves or arrange for the casket company to collect the ashes on their behalf.
15. A few weeks after the cremation, the bereaved family may also approach the church for help to conduct a short and simple service at the Columbarium for the ashes to be placed in the niche.