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Buddhism is a faith that instructs us that death is not the end but a transformation. The manner in which an individual leaves this world is of profound spiritual importance, determining his or her passage into the next. Buddhist funeral practices revolve around compassion, respect, and leading the deceased to a good rebirth. These are different across various traditions of Buddhism, but central assumptions regarding impermanence, karma, and rebirth inform the rites and rituals. The […]

Funerals for Mormons are based in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) doctrine and revolve around eternal life, faith, and family. Mortality is a continuation rather than cessation, and the soul persists with its existence into the next phase of existence in the hereafter. A funeral is a recognition of the one who died, as well as a recital of foundational teachings of LDS for resurrection and family that never end. Overview […]

Islamic funeral customs are the product of Islamic beliefs and possess one of humility, simplicity or respect. Resurrection after death and Day of Resurrection are the belief centers of such customs. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) teaching and the modesty of the dead are under the command of Muslim funeral customs. Every procedure, from preparation to burial, demonstrates the spirit of Islam compassion, community and respect for the dead body. Muslims consider death […]

Jewish funeral practices are based on humility, dignity, and tradition. They attempt to honor the dead while consoled and comforting the mourners. Drawing from Jewish law (Halacha), the traditions reflect basic principles about life, death, and the afterlife. The practices esteem simplicity, equality in death, and keeping the dead with dignity. Overview of Jewish Beliefs About Death and the Afterlife Death in Judaism is not an end but a transformation. The beliefs regarding death vary […]

Sikh death rituals, or Antam Sanskar, emphasize spiritual freedom from life not grief. Death, in this context, is merely a journey of the soul returning to Waheguru (the Divine). The rites emphasize prayer, family support, and remembering the person over lamenting despair. Sikhs do recognize the birth, death, and reincarnation cycle but also ultimately seek liberation (mukti) through devotion and works of piety. The Importance of Funerals in Sikhism Funerals are of deep importance in […]