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FUNERAL IN TOOTING
With almost a billion followers across the globe, Hinduism is the 
3rdlargest religions in the earth. The Hindu religion originated in India, 
but at present there’re several denominations across the globe, each with 
slightly different customs & beliefs.
This is our guide to Hindu funerals & the death rituals they follow:
Why do Hindu cremate?
After decease, Hindus believe that the physical body serves no purpose, 
and this doesn’t need to be preserved. They choose to cremate the body 
of their loved ones as they believe it is the fastest way to release the soul 
& aid with rebirth.
What happens at a Hindu funeral?
The casket is carried into the crematorium, feet first, while mourners chant prayers.
An open casket displays the dead, and guests are expected to view the body.
A Hindu priest & senior family members conduct the cremation ceremony(‘mukhagni’).
Customarily, the mukhagni is only attended by men, however, modern Hindu funerals 
allow women to attend.
The day after a Hindu funeral, the ashes are dispersed over a holy body of water or a place 
of importance to the dead.
 
What to wear to a Hindu funeral? 
Unlike other religions, black is known to be inappropriate to attend a Hindu funeral. 
Instead, the mourners should dress in white.
 
What to bring to a Hindu funeral? 
It’s not common to bring flowers or gifts to the Hindu funeral, instead, they should be 
given to the family before the ceremony. Food is also not part of Hindu tradition.
What happens after a Hindu funeral?
 
Customarily,  the Hindu grief period varies  from ten  to 
thirty  days.  During  this  time  period,  households  may 
display  a  photo  of  their  loved  one,  decorated  with  a 
circlet of flowers, somewhere in their home.
 
On  the  thirteenth  day  of mourning,  it  is  common  for 
the grieving family to organize a ceremony where they 
do  rituals  to help  release  the  soul of  the dead  for  re-
birth. Furthermore, on the 1st anniversary of the dead, 
the family host a memorial event that respects the life 
of their loved one.
As with other religions, Hindu funeral rites & 
customs differ to match the needs & preferences 
of each individual religious sect and each family.
 
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oting
? Asian Funeral Services is here to help you 
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