If those options aren’t possible, Hindus have begun scattering the cremains in a river or other body of water in the US. In some cases, someone from the family will actually travel to India to take care of the ashes. If outside the country, the cremains can be sent to India to be scattered in the Ganges river. The next day after the cremation, the men in the family gather the cremated remains and scatter them in the Ganges river if possible. If it’s apparent that death is coming soon, there are a few preparations to be completed if possible. It sometimes begins before death and continues for a period of time after death, which we will explain later. Hindu Death RitualsĪ Hindu’s journey to death is multifaceted and has numerous stages. Their karma helps to determine the form in which they are reborn in the next life. Hindus are frequently seen with their heads shaved, which is a way for them to make sacrifice. This is accomplished by fasting, confession, and intense prayer, to name a few. They feel that by suffering, they cancel out past negative deeds. That form can be human, animal, insect, or even plant. It then lives on in a different form after a regrouping. They believe that when the body dies, the soul departs through the top of their head. Therefore with each death, they strive to move closer to Brahma. Many Hindus choose one or more of those gods to serve and worship. There are thousands of gods and goddesses that contain a part of Brahma. This is referred to as Brahma, which is their one God. This recycling of life continues until the soul finds it’s true nature. The soul is reborn in a different form after death. Hindu Beliefs About DeathĪs believers of reincarnation, Hindus follow the idea that it’s only their body that dies. In addition, we will explain what to expect at a Hindu funeral and give you some recommendations on etiquette when attending one. It will discuss how Hindus handle the cremation process, and the differences between a funeral taking place in India than in the Western World. This guide will cover their beliefs about death, and the rituals carried before, during, & after it occurs. And this goes for what goes on at a Hindu funeral ceremony. Although Hinduism is the third largest religion worldwide, not much is known about the customs & beliefs of the Hindu religion.
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