Accountability, Not Marketing
We are accountable to Singapore — to our workers, to the environment, to grieving families, and to the communities that need us most.
Labour Standards
We are enrolled in Singapore's Progressive Wage Model (PWM), a national framework that ensures fair wages, career progression pathways, and skills development for all our workers. Every Passage employee earns above PWM minimum rates.
| Role | PWM Minimum | Passage Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Craftsperson | S$1,600/mo | S$2,100/mo |
| Delivery Specialist | S$1,700/mo | S$2,200/mo |
| Customer Care Officer | S$1,800/mo | S$2,400/mo |
| Workshop Supervisor | S$2,100/mo | S$2,800/mo |
All wages are above PWM minimums and reviewed annually.
Every Passage team member is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
All workers receive funded skills training through SkillsFuture programmes each year.
Every role has a published progression ladder with clear wage benchmarks and promotion criteria.
Full CPF contributions, annual leave, and medical benefits in accordance with the Employment Act.
Fair Employment
Passage is a signatory to Singapore's Tripartite Standards — a set of fair employment practices developed by the tripartite partners (MOM, NTUC, and SNEF). We are committed to merit-based hiring, flexible work arrangements, and an inclusive workplace.
Tripartite Standards on Fair Employment Practices
We hire and promote based on merit, without discrimination based on age, race, gender, disability, religion, or family status.
✓ SignatoryTripartite Standards on Flexible Work Arrangements
We offer flexible work options including staggered hours and ad-hoc leave to accommodate caregiving and personal obligations.
✓ SignatoryTripartite Standards on Unpaid Leave for Unexpected Care Needs
Employees can take unpaid leave when immediate family members require urgent care — without risk to their employment.
✓ SignatoryEnvironment
Every Passage casket is made from responsibly sourced timber. We minimise waste in our assembly process, and offset emissions from our delivery fleet. Our ESG commitments are published annually.
FSC Chain of Custody Certification
All timber used in Passage caskets is sourced from FSC-certified forests, ensuring responsible forest management and traceability from source to product.
✓ CertifiedCarbon Footprint Reporting
We publish annual Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon footprint reports. Our delivery fleet is transitioning to electric vehicles, with 60% EV adoption by 2026.
✓ Annual Report PublishedWaste Reduction Programme
Timber offcuts from our assembly workshop are donated to community woodworking programmes. We maintain under 5% material waste rate.
✓ Active ProgrammeSocial Impact
30% of all net profits are donated to charity. This is a founding obligation — written into our company constitution — not a marketing initiative. Donations are published quarterly.
Net Profit Donated
Every purchase you make contributes to this. It is binding, audited, and publicly reported each quarter.
Supporting palliative care services for terminally ill Singaporeans who cannot afford private hospice. Our donations fund care hours for families in financial need.
Providing dignified end-of-life support for elderly Singaporeans in care homes without family support.
Supporting individuals with special needs and their caregivers — including end-of-life planning support.
No One Left Behind
We provide free caskets to needy Singaporeans and to those who pass without next-of-kin. Referrals can be made by social workers, hospitals, government agencies, or family members directly.
Singaporeans or PRs on ComCare assistance or equivalent means-tested welfare schemes
Deceased individuals with no surviving next-of-kin, handled by government or charitable agencies
Families referred by an accredited social worker or registered welfare organisation
Cases assessed by our team on a compassionate basis — call us and we will listen
Programme Impact — FY2024
"Every application is reviewed with full discretion. We do not publish names or case details. Dignity is non-negotiable."