Hung Hom · Complete Funeral Services · FEHD-Licensed Undertaker
Chinese and Western coffins, venues, ceremonies, burial clothing and paper offerings in one guide. We explain the specifications, meaning and cost of each item, from laying the deceased in the coffin to final interment.
Many family members are dealing with funeral arrangements for the first time. The biggest confusion is not "how much money" but " I don't know what to buy ". The other party reports a total number, but you don't know whether the bread is packed or not, or how much is missing.
This page is Tim Fat Funeral's General Supplies Index : First, use seven categories to list all items, and then explain clearly the specifications, legal restrictions and charges one by one. After reading it, you will be able to hold a list and do the math one by one - this starts with real price transparency.
Tim Fat Funeral is FEHD licensed undertaker , shop address G/F, 26 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong . We provide a truly one-stop funeral service, One list, one clear, one price, a full set of services, and no miscellaneous fees will be charged .
List of materials
Chinese and Western coffins. Chinese styles include Dou Ban, Hang Toi, Baat Dai and Lotus; Western styles include rectangular and olive-shaped coffins. Eco-friendly cardboard coffins are also available. Includes cremation dimension guidelines and statutory requirements under Cap. 132M.
Funeral parlour venues in various districts. The addresses, telephone numbers, hall sizes, rental ranges and the wake and funeral schedule of the seven licensed funeral parlours in Hong Kong.
Christianity Catholicism Buddhism Taoism. Different faiths have different supplies, master manpower and venue requirements.
Burial clothing is available for both men and women. In addition to traditional styles, there are also designs for Christians. Accessories such as burial quilts, shoes, socks, scarves, and hats are also available.
Various paper products are made. A full set of Taoist ritual paper offerings, and we can also customize massage chairs, carts, courts, airplanes, billiard tables, etc.
Act as an agent for each private niche cemetery
and co-organize government niche cemetery procedures. Comparison of the four major options of public, BMCPC, private and green funerals.
The following is what a standard Hong Kong funeral will involve from start to finish. Not all of them need to be used in every game, but you should be aware of the existence of these things and first know what is missing from your quotation.
| Category | Project | Related pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Processing of body of the deceased | 24 hours body of the deceased transportation, mortuary freezer storage, body of the deceased embalming, body of the deceased makeup, dressing and cleaning | Service scope |
| 2. Encoffinment | Coffin (Chinese/Western style/environmentally friendly coffin), burial clothing, burial quilt, pillow, coffin interior decoration (lining, quilt), shoes, socks, towel, hat and fan | coffin , burial clothing |
| 3. Funeral hall layout | Enlarged and framed photos, elegiac couplets, floral tribute stands, wreaths, flower arrangements, offering tables, offerings, incense candles (except incense-forbidden venues), and curtains | funeral parlour |
| 4. Sacrifice and rituals | Full set of Taoist ritual paper offerings, custom-made paper offerings, clothing paper, burning paper offerings arrangements, Taoist ritual masters or masters, chanting, Taoist funeral rites, Breaking the Hell Gate ritual | paper offerings , Taoism． Buddhist ritual |
| 5. the funeral procession | Hearse, mourner, tour bus, funeral emcee, funeral photography, obituary printing, funeral route arrangement | Service scope |
| 6. Etiquette for relatives and friends | funeral return gifts (includes one-dollar coins and candies), condolence money envelopes, towels, memorial table and signature book, return gifts | FAQ |
| 7. Placement | Urn or ash container, niche or cemetery plot, memorial plaque, burial urn, offerings for the interment ceremony, and a post-funeral cleansing meal or memorial banquet | columbarium niche／cemetery , exhumation． Cemetery |
Additional special cases: If you need to transport the body of the deceased, exhumed remains or ashes to the mainland or overseas, which also involves embalming treatment, specific coffin specifications, entry and exit documents and consular procedures, please see Import and Export Processing of the body of the deceased for details. For the allocation method of cases with financial difficulties, see Application for CSSA Persons .
The price of the coffin is the most fluctuating item in the entire funeral, ranging from a few thousand to over a million. But choosing the right one is not about expensiveness, but whether it conforms to regulations, whether it is the right size, and whether it is suitable for the ceremony .
| Category | Common materials | Main purpose | Market price reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese coffins (Dou Ban / Hang Toi / Baat Dai / Lotus) | Nanmu, beech, fir, miscellaneous wood, Longchuan fir | Taoism, Buddhism and traditional rituals; burials are also commonly used | The least expensive cost a few thousand Hong Kong dollars; premium timber can exceed HK$1 million |
| Western-style coffin (square box / olive box) | Miscellaneous wood, teak, oak, copper | Catholic, Christian and non-religious farewells | About 6,000 Hong Kong dollars to more than one million Hong Kong dollars |
| Environmentally friendly coffin (cardboard coffin) | Honeycomb cardboard, recycled paper, plant fibre | Cremation is the main method, combined with green burial | Package price is approximately $3,000–$34,000 |
Among Western-style coffins, miscellaneous wood is mostly used for cremation and is relatively cheap; teak, oak and copper coffins are mostly used for burials . If the deceased is a Catholic or a Christian, the family members usually choose a Western-style coffin. For a complete comparison, the Cremation Dimensions Code and the statutory requirements of the Cremation and Gardens of Remembrance Regulation (Chapter 132M), see A Complete Coffin Shopping Guide .
burial clothing, men's double and women's single - This is a general custom in Hong Kong, that is, the number of pieces of men's burial clothing is even number , and women's clothing is odd number . Common sayings are:
In addition to traditional styles, there are also burial clothing designed for Christians . Most of them are plain colours and simple tailoring to match the atmosphere of the burial service and do not use traditional Taoist decorations. Catholic believers also have corresponding choices. The customs of each family are slightly different, and the actual wishes of the family and the arrangements of the officiating master shall prevail. See burial clothing for details.
Pay attention to cremation regulations when selecting materials: Clothes containing metal zips, rubber buttons or PVC coating should be avoided. FEHD points out that items made of metal or plastic materials should not be placed in coffins; according to Chapter 132M, if the coffin contains substances that the Director considers unsuitable for burning in a crematorium, the remains will not be accepted for cremation.
Paper offerings generally used in Taoist funeral rites: one crane; one willow banner; one principal spirit tablet; one additional memorial tablet; two red and white banners; one bathing room; one home-viewing terrace; two maidservants; one gold bridge; one silver bridge; one Western-style safe; two large leather trunks; one basin of complete clothing; one gold mountain; one silver mountain; one Western-style house; one garden; one Wenming Bridge; and two sedan-chair bearers. Labour and furnace charges vary between funeral parlours.
The list follows a clear narrative: first purification (the bathing room), then looking back towards home (the home-viewing terrace), followed by crossing bridges to ascend to the immortal realm (the Gold, Silver and Wenming Bridges). Along the way there are guides (a crane holding a coloured banner in its beak, symbolising a journey to the immortal realm on a crane) and attendants (maidservants and sedan-chair bearers). On arrival there is a home (the Western-style house and garden), wealth (gold and silver mountains and the Western-style safe), and clothing (the complete set of clothing and large leather trunks).
Others can be made according to customer requirements, such as massage chairs, carts, stadiums, airplanes, billiard tables etc. For a detailed explanation of the meaning of each item and the ordering process, see full explanation of paper offerings .
Cultural background: the Leisure and Cultural Services Department published the first Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong in 2017, covering 20 items. Paper Crafting Technique is one of them: bamboo strips, tissue and coloured paper, silk and similar materials are shaped by hand and painted. The first Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory also includes Traditional Funeral Rites (item 3.54): chanting at the time of death, Breaking the Hell Gate, fetching water, encoffining, conveying symbolic wealth, the final farewell, the memorial banquet and the post-funeral cleansing meal.
Using the wrong form of address on a funeral floral tribute can cause offence that is difficult to put right. Hong Kong has no single fixed format for every situation, but the basic structure is broadly consistent.
The text on a floral tribute stands is generally divided into three parts. Traditionally, vertical layout is used, from right to left . The upper part is at the top, the middle part is in the middle, and the lower part is at the bottom:
| The relationship between the giver and the deceased | Commonly used honorifics | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Spouses, children and other immediate relatives | Weeping | Filial Man ○○○ Crying |
| The younger generation gives it to the elder | Kowtow , respect, salute | Xiaonan ○○○ Kowtow |
| Relatives, friends and colleagues | Respect | ○○○ Respect |
| Company, group or joint name | Fans respect | ○○ Co., Ltd. fan respectfully expresses condolences |
Let me remind you: The number of words in the middle part of the elegy should be an odd number ; if it is a horizontal layout for a banner or electronic wreath card, it is generally recommended to place the middle part in the middle and make the font slightly larger to make the overall feeling solemn and balanced. Before placing the order, read the top, middle and bottom paragraphs word by word, especially check , the full name of the deceased and the full name of the donor organisation - these two items are the most common mistakes. We can verify the manuscript for you.
A set of ceremonial items for relatives and friends to attend the ceremony are usually prepared in advance by the family members and handed over to the staff at the altar for distribution.
For more funeral customs - seven at the beginning and seven at the end, taboos on the Night of Resurrection, mourning hall etiquette - see for the full version of FAQ .
Before choosing the ashes container, should first decide on the placement location , because different venues have different specifications.
For a complete comparison, application qualifications and document list of the four major interment options, see columbarium niche/cemetery guide , private columbarium niche and placement of new ash niche .
| Project | regulations |
|---|---|
| Cremation coffin size | Larger than height 710 mm / width 760 mm / length 1,980 mm should be avoided; actual limits vary with individual crematoria |
| coffin surface | Do not install metal ornaments or plastic (such as PVC) accessories; All surface metal or plastic ornaments must be removed before entering the furnace |
| coffin markings | Must display the deceased’s name |
| Items in the coffin | It is not suitable to place metal or plastic items and valuable burial objects |
| Chapter 132M Prohibited Situations | (a) Contains metal devices that the Director considers unsuitable for cremation; (b) with horizontal bars or wedges at the bottom ; (c) Contains sawdust, charcoal, asphalt, asphalt, raw cotton, metal , etc. that are not suitable for burning - remains Cremation not accepted |
| Environmentally friendly coffin body | Cardboard or similar paper materials , free of chlorides, plastics and metals ( except steel screws and U-shaped nails ) |
| Environmentally friendly coffins and others | Internal and external Impermeable ; Water-soluble non-toxic paint ; Bearing not less than 150 kg and will not be significantly deformed due to load |
| Cremation time | The average session time of Hong Kong public crematoria is 2.5 hours |
| No-scent venue | Shek Mun columbarium is completely incense-free ; BMCPC Tseung Kwan O A39 section and the new niche of Chongxiao House are all incense-free niches ; Tsang Tsui, Wo Hop Shek Phase 6, and Cape Collinson new buildings have both prohibited incense and non-incense categories. |
When the price is not met, it is usually not because the other party refuses to tell you, but because does not know who will charge .
| level | Who collects it | include |
|---|---|---|
| The first level: supplies and services | licensed undertaker | Coffins, burial clothing, paper offerings, floral tribute stands, memorial portraits, obituary notices, transfer of the deceased, encoffining, make-up, hearses, funeral workers and coaches |
| Second level: Venue | funeral parlour | Hall or mourning room hire, refrigerated mortuary storage, charges for burning offerings (from just over HK$1,000 to several thousand dollars), and labour and furnace charges |
| The third level: Government statutory charges | FEHD／Immigration Department | Adult cremation $1,220, child $650, exhumed remains $90; adult burial $3,190, child $2,605, burial urn $6,305 per copy; standard niche $2,400, large niche $3,000, monument $90, additional ashes $140; copy of death certificate $140 (local) / $275 (overseas) |
| Category 4: Religious rites | Taoist ritual masters/mages/clergy | Number of masters, number of Taoist funeral rites, number of chanting hours, Breaking the Hell Gate ritual or not |
According to a survey by the Consumer Council, renting an auditorium with a capacity of 50 to 80 people through Changsheng Store to set up the mourning hall and the funeral procession, the cost ranges from approximately HK$6,500 to HK$24,500 . The Consumer Council’s study of 48 funeral packages also found that: all include booking government cremation services for customers, but only 41 packages include crematorium service fees (adults $1,220, children $650), and the remaining 7 do not include ; the minimum for non-religious packages is about HK$13,520 (Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour) to HK$35,800.
Financial difficulties cases: When a CSSA recipient passes away, relatives and friends can apply for a burial grant from SWD, The maximum is $17,870 in 2026 , and must be applied within six months after the death. It can be used for death certificate, coffin, burial clothing , cremation fees and rental of auditorium and other expenses. In addition, the basic funeral service charges of Global Funeral Parlour shall not exceed the subsidy amount . Tim Fat Funeral offers CSSA special funeral services (from $8,800) .
Print out this list, or hold it on your phone and ask and check items one by one. Being able to ask questions means that you will not be passive.
Sequence reminder: Work backwards from the allocated cremation session: register the death (within 24 hours for a natural death); obtain the Cremation Permit (Form 3); submit FEHB 135 to book a session (FEHD pledges to make unallocated sessions available within 15 days from the day after submission); confirm the hall; then confirm supplies. Changing a session requires FEHB 264 and fees paid are non-refundable, so coordinate hall hire and cremation booking. See the after-death arrangements guide for all eight steps.
Seven major categories: body of the deceased treatment (transportation, freezer, antisepsis, makeup), burial (coffin, burial clothing, burial quilt, lining), mourning hall decoration (posthumous photos, elegiac couplets, floral tribute stands, offering tables, incense candles), sacrifice (paper offerings, clothing paper, burning paper offerings), the funeral procession (hearse, funeral workers, tour bus, emcee, photography, obituary), etiquette for relatives and friends (return funeral gifts, condolence money Envelopes, towels, altars), placement (urns, niche or cemetery, monument).
Three main categories: Chinese coffins (Dou Ban, Hang Toi, Baat Dai and Lotus), Western coffins (rectangular and olive-shaped), and eco-friendly cardboard coffins. Western coffins made of mixed timber are generally used for cremation and cost less; teak, oak and copper coffins are generally used for burial. Families of Catholic or Protestant Christian deceased people usually choose Western coffins.
Avoid coffins larger than 710 mm high, 760 mm wide and 1,980 mm long; limits vary by crematorium. Avoid metal or PVC fittings on the exterior, and do not place metal, plastic or valuable burial items inside. Exterior fittings must be removed before cremation, and the deceased’s name must be marked on the coffin. Under Cap. 132M, remains will not be accepted for cremation if the coffin contains unsuitable metal fittings, crosspieces or wedges underneath, or materials such as sawdust, charcoal, pitch, tar, raw cotton or metal.
The main body must be cardboard or similar paper material , free of chloride, plastic and metal ( except steel screws and U-shaped nails ); waterproof inside and outside ; water-soluble non-toxic paint ; Bearing load is not less than 150kg and will not be significantly deformed. The Consumer Council has discovered that on the market claims a load capacity of 114–200 kg , but some service providers have lower requirements than 150 kg.
The general custom in Hong Kong is " even numbers for men and odd numbers for women ". Common sayings: At least six pieces for men (long gown, mandarin jacket, single shirt, single pants, underwear, underwear); At least seven pieces for women (jacket, pleated skirt, robe, single shirt, single pants, underwear, underwear). There are also shoes, socks, towels, hats, and fans. Women's clothing generally does not include hats.
Yes. In addition to traditional styles, there are also burial clothing designed for Christians . Most of them are plain colours and simple tailoring to match the atmosphere of the burial service and do not use traditional Taoist decorations. Catholic believers also have corresponding choices.
Divided into three parts: first paragraph (written to whom/the deceased), middle paragraph elegy (mainly four characters, should be an odd number ), lower paragraph (to whom it is sent as a tribute). Traditionally adopt straight typesetting, from right to left . The most common honorifics above are for men "Qiangu" and "Lingyou" for women .
The closer the relationship, the sadder the tone. Immediate family members use "crying support" ; juniors send elders to send "kowing support" , respect and express condolences; peers, relatives, friends and colleagues use " respectful support "; company co-branding uses " fan support" ".
For someone under 60, the traditional “remembered for eternity” dedication is generally omitted; only the name and relationship are written. Christians commonly use Brother or Sister for a baptised believer instead of Mr or Ms.
Presented in a white condolence money envelope , the amount is mostly in odd numbers and ends with "one" (e.g. 301 Hong Kong dollars). The family members give funeral return gifts (includes one-dollar coins and candies ) and towels . Traditionally funeral return gifts are not suitable to be taken home . Candies are suitable to be eaten on the way, and one Hong Kong dollars can be used for consumption.
Cranes, willow banners, principal spirit tablets, additional memorial tablets, red and white banners, bathing rooms, home-viewing terraces, maidservants, gold and silver bridges, Western-style safes, large leather trunks, complete sets of clothing, gold and silver mountains, Western-style houses, gardens, Wenming Bridges and sedan-chair bearers. Paper offerings are physical symbols within the funeral rites, rather than decorations. Other items can be made to order (massage chairs, large vehicles, sports grounds, aircraft, billiard tables, etc.).
Yes. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on August 14, 2017 the first "List of Representative Works of Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage" with a total of 20 items , " Paper Crafting Technique " is one of them. In addition, the first "Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage List" includes " Traditional Funeral Rituals " ( No. 3.54 ), including chanting the Tou Tou Sutra, Breaking the Hell Gate ritual, buying water, encoffining, lucking in wealth, praying, red banquet and post-funeral meal.
First decide placement location and then pick the container. Pay special attention to the FEHD ashes temporary storage service: Kwai Chung only accepts ashes bags, Wo Hop Shek only accepts ashes urns , $80 per month (FEHB 251) after the first two months. Choosing to spread ash eliminates the need to purchase a permanent container.
Coordinated by licensed undertaker. The heavier the wood, the more workers are required , which directly affects the labor cost. For extra large coffins, please confirm the size of the hearse carriage. Note Wanguo and Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour adopt a central resource system, sharing six hearses and one eight-passenger bus .
There are four cost categories: the undertaker’s supplies and services; funeral parlour venue charges (hall hire, refrigerated mortuary storage and burning offerings, the latter from just over HK$1,000 to several thousand dollars); statutory government charges (such as HK$1,220 for cremation); and religious ritual fees. Before comparing quotations, establish who charges for each category.
Usually not included. A Consumer Council survey found that a hall for 50–80 people, including the vigil and funeral, cost about HK$6,500–24,500. Of 48 packages, 41 included crematorium service charges and the other 7 did not.
A burial grant of up to $17,870 in 2026 can be requested from the SWD within six months of the death. It may cover death certificates, a coffin, burial clothing, cremation charges and hall rental. Tim Fat Funeral offers special funeral services for CSSA recipients, starting from $8,800.
Metal jewelry, watches, glasses, electronic products, batteries, gold and jade, etc. Precious funerary objects , and clothing containing metal zips, plastic buttons or PVC coating . Paper offerings are incinerated rather than buried . Some custom-made paper offerings are reinforced with metal wires. Do not put them into the coffin by yourself. Medical implants such as pacemakers must be disposed of before burial and informed truthfully.
Yes. In the prohibited incense area , there are no facilities for burning incense and candles as sacrifices , and flowers and fruits must be used instead. Shih Mun columbarium is completely incense-free ; BMCPC Tseung Kwan O A39 section and the new niche of Chongxiao House are all incense-free spots . If your family has the habit of burning paper offerings every Qingming Festival and Double Ninth Festival, priority should be given to non-forbidden incense seats when selecting seats.
post-funeral meal is a banquet held after cremation or burial to thank relatives and friends and to remove bad luck. It is mostly vegetarian or designated dishes; post-funeral meal (post-funeral meal / yinghongfeng) symbolizes the successful conclusion of the funeral and the return of life to normal. Both are included in the "Traditional Funeral Ceremonies" (No. 3.54) on Hong Kong's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Backward calculation based on allocated cremation time period : death registration ( within 24 hours ) → Cremation Permit ( Table 3 ) → FEHB 135 Order cremation time slot ( Within 15 days Provide unallocated time slot) → Implement auditorium → Implement supplies. To change the cremation time slot, you must fill in FEHB 264 and paid fees will not be refunded .
We are an FEHD-licensed undertaker (G/F, 26 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong), supplying Chinese, Western and eco-friendly coffins; traditional and Christian burial clothing and quilts; complete sets of Taoist paper offerings and custom pieces; urns and ash containers; floral tribute stands and wreaths; elegiac couplets; enlarged memorial portraits; obituary notices; funeral return gifts; condolence-money envelopes and towels. We also coordinate halls, hearses, funeral workers, coaches, make-up for the deceased, religious rites, a master of ceremonies, photography and post-funeral meals. One clear list, one price and a complete service, with no additional miscellaneous disbursement charges. Available 24 hours: 82099774.
As for supplies, the greatest value is not how many models we have, but that we are willing to write down the details on a piece of paper for you to see . You can take your time, ask your family for their opinions, and ask for prices from other experts - we are not afraid.
Tim Fat Funeral is based at G/F, 26 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, in the heart of Hung Hom’s traditional funeral services district. Universal, International and Global Funeral Parlours are within walking distance, and the FEHD Kowloon Cemeteries and Crematoria Office is on the same street. We serve Hung Hom, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon City, Ho Man Tin, Whampoa, Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po and Wong Tai Sin, as well as all other Hong Kong districts and cross-border cases. Mr Wu answers calls 24 hours a day.
Contact method: Phone (24 hours) 82099774 · WhatsApp 62384028 · Email timfatfuneral@gmail.com ·Fax 3599 9637·Address: G/F, 26 Baker Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. For transportation details, please see and contact us .
The statutory specifications and charges on this page are compiled from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) Cremation Coffin Code, "Schedule of Charges for Cemeteries and Crematoria Services", "Cremation and Gardens of Remembrance Regulation" (Chapter 132M), FEHD Environmentally Friendly Coffin Specifications, Immigration Department and Social Welfare Department (SWD) CSSA Guidelines; market prices refer to the Consumer Council’s Funeral Service Survey and Environmentally Friendly Coffin Research; the intangible cultural heritage information is quoted from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s “Representative List of Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage” and the “Intangible Cultural Heritage List”; the writing method of floral tribute stands and the number of pieces of burial clothing are common customs in Hong Kong and vary slightly from house to house. Government regulations and market conditions may be revised from time to time. For actual information, please refer to the latest official announcement and written quotation, or call us for free enquiry.