Funeral Programs

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 […]

Zoroastrian Funeral Traditions comes from a very old faith, which is referred to in sources such as the Videvdad. In this tradition, death is a transition, not a termination. The prophet Zoroaster initiated this faith, which is centred on the eternal conflict between good (asha) and evil (druj). The funeral tradition is respectful towards the deceased person as well as protects earth, water, and fire from becoming contaminated. In Zoroastrian Funeral Tradition, rigorous rituals are […]

Death is not considered the end in Catholicism but the passage to life eternal. It is this belief that, in fact, reflects in each rite of Catholic funerals, where the family shows their grief for the loss and honors their loved one with prayers, scriptures, and sacred traditions. The order of the burial follows more formal liturgy, drawing from centuries-long practices that solidify the doctrine of resurrection and salvation. The religious traditions of ceremony and […]

Buddhist funerals are significant in Japanese life, shaping how the dead are remembered and how families grieve. More than 90% of Japanese funerals follow Buddhist rituals, showing the far-reaching influence of Buddhist beliefs about death and the afterlife. The ceremonies provide a methodical means of grieving while ensuring the gentle passing away of the spirit. Japanese death rituals fuse religious ceremonies with cultural tradition to make death rituals a multi-phased process with a wake, funeral, […]

Death is of immense importance in Chinese culture, based on centuries of tradition and religious beliefs. Funerals are a means of respecting the dead, guaranteeing a smooth transition to the afterlife, and maintaining filial piety values. Ancestor worship is important, with families holding the belief that the deceased loved ones still play a role in the lives of the living and should be treated with respect through offerings and rituals. Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism define […]