Hindu Funerals
What does Hinduism say about end of life?
Hindus believe in Samsara, the perpetual cycle of life, death, and reincarnation. Death is viewed as a part of the natural cycle of life. Death is a transition to a new life based on our life’s deeds. The goal is to ultimately be separated from Samsara and attain Moksha, the state of liberation.
How to Arrange a Hindu Funeral Service?
Time & date of the service
You can have a visitation the night before the funeral or everything can take place in one day.
Making Selections
You can conveniently select what items are needed such as the casket, urn, flowers, memorial cards, etc. and we will take care of organizing them for the service.
Arranging a Pandit
You can bring a Pandit that the family knows or you can get us to arrange one for you.
Pooja supplies
You can get a list from the Pandit on what is needed for the funeral service pooja and we can pick up these items on your behalf.
Ritual dressing
You can either assist us in dressing your loved one or you can provide us the clothing along with any religious items and we will dress your loved one with compassion and care.
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With a funeral director, this meeting can take place in person at the funeral home or online. This free consultation period is where all of the details surrounding the funeral will be planned.
The Typical Hindu Funeral Services
Length
The funeral service is normally two hours long. Immediate family members can arrive earlier to spend some time with their loved one before guests come.
Visitation
The first 30 minutes is usually an informal period for guests to arrive, pay their respects and meet the family members. The last 30 minutes is the “final viewing”, our staff will usher guests up to and hand them rose petals to place in the casket.
Pooja Service
The Pandit will do a pooja with the immediate family members and take anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. Each Pandit has their preference and we will factor this accordingly. Once they finish the pooja they often speak to explain the importance of what is being done.
Tributes/Speeches
The Pandit will do a pooja with the immediate family members and take anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. Each Pandit has their preference and we will factor this accordingly. Once they finish the pooja they often speak to explain the importance of what is being done.
Cremation
The Pandit will do a pooja with the immediate family members and take anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. Each Pandit has their preference and we will factor this accordingly. Once they finish the pooja they often speak to explain the importance of what is being done.
Why Select us for a Hindu
Funeral Service?
Personalized memorial cards and funeral programs with the Gayatri Mantra, the image of the deceased, and various religious symbols. All of our memorial cards are completely customizable to fit the needs of our families.
If you are in need of a Pandit, our staff can coordinate booking a Pandit for the funeral service and rituals following. We have relationships with various Pandits that cater to all different sects. Pandits can be arranged to speak in Hindi and English to accommodate the needs of you, your family and your guests.
Ritual bathing and dressing areas.
Pooja material including ingredients, havan kund and white sheets can be provided
Reception facilities are available in our private lounges (Accommodate 20-350 people). Ask us about the local restaurants that we work with to provide your family with their preference in a caterer.
We can provide an assortment of background audio to create a calm environment for the family. We have many Hindu religious bhajan options which include Gayatri Mantra, Hey Ram, and many others. Families are also welcome to bring in their own music on a USB in MP3 format if they wish. Our technology friendly facilities allow us unlimited possibilities in the personalization of your loved one’s funeral service.
Customized caskets, exclusive. Om features on the casket are available to our families.
Our visitation rooms come in a variety of capacities and setups to fit the needs of each individual family. Capacities can vary from 30-500 people. The rooms can be set up as a traditional chapel, visitation style, or even a living room style setup for those who require something less formal.
