The Qing Ming Festival takes place on 4 April 2021 this year, with the visiting period expected to last between 20 March 2021 to 18 April 2021. In view of the continued COVID-19 situation and strict safe distancing measures, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has put in place strict crowd control measures to limit the crowds and urges members of public to exercise socially responsible behaviour so as to protect our own well-being and the well-being of our families and relatives. To cater for the anticipated increase in visitors during the annual Qing Ming period, NEA will extend the opening hours for government-managed columbaria (Choa Chu Kang, Mandai and Yishun Columbarium) to 24 hours daily with effect, from 20 March 2021 till 18 April 2021. An e-appointment booking system for visitors driving to Mandai Columbarium will be implemented during the peak days. 

E-Appointment Booking System for those Driving to Mandai Columbarium on Peak Days

The crowds at Mandai Columbarium are expected to be larger this year given the high niche occupancy. To improve the traffic flow within Mandai Columbarium and to enhance the overall experience for visitors, NEA will implement an e-appointment booking system for visitors driving to Mandai Columbarium between 5:30 am to 5:30 pm during these peak days. 

• 20, 21, 27, 28 March 2021
• 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 April 2021

The key details are as follow:

• For visitors taking public transport, appointment booking is not required for visits.
• For visitors driving to Mandai Columbarium during peak days between 5:30 am to 5:30 pm, only vehicles registered with valid e-appointments will be allowed to enter and park at the premises.
• Non-registered vehicles intending to drop off passengers may use the designated drop-off/pick-up point near the pedestrian gate along Mandai Avenue.
• Vehicles that arrive outside the appointment time may be denied entry. As traffic wardens will be deployed to regulate traffic flow and vehicle access into the columbarium, visitors with valid vehicle appointments will be required to show the confirmation email or SMS upon entry.
• Appointment slots will be released two weeks before the peak days, starting on 6 March 2021, and visitors who wish to drive or carpool to Mandai Columbarium are advised to book an appointment early at ¹https://go.gov.sg/mandaiqm2021. 
• Appointment booking is not required for visits outside the peak days. 

For more informations, please visit NEA portal at https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/after-death/qing-ming-2021