Customs to Be Followed In Hindu Funerals Sydney

All across the world, there is a huge Hindu population that celebrates each and every moment of life. There are around 16 rituals (Sanskaras) in this religion and the last one is called Antim Samskara or the final ritual of human life. In the western world, it is given the name of funeral that is to be conducted after the passing away of a human being. The difference between this ceremony held by a Hindu and a westerner is that the former basically follows the format stated in the Vedas (the most ancient Hindu scriptures). However, with the passing of time, it has been observed that this format varies from region to region, but the overall layout is same in all of them.

Hindu funerals Sydney and in fact, in all parts of the world are carried out personally by the family of the deceased with the help of a qualified priest (Brahmin). The main task of this priest is to ensure that the process goes on according to the Vedas and his presence is considered to be the most important. The reasons are mentioned below.

• The followers of this religion believe that at the time of death, the soul that represents energy or vigor of body departs and the death occurs only to the body. Therefore, in most of the beliefs you’ll find that they opt for cremation soon after the departure of the soul. 

• In Indian funerals held in India and other countries where this religion is practiced more intensely, they cremate the body, outdoors (preferably on the banks of a water source like a river, etc.). 

• The step of paying the last homage prevails in this religion too and those attending the funeral pay their respect by offering flowers and touching the feet of the deceased. 

• During the entire process of Hindu funerals Sydney, the role played by the priest is very crucial. On one hand, he has to direct the entire ceremony and see that no wrong step is taken. 

• On the other hand, he has to continually recite the hymns and sacred verses from the Vedas and other sacred scriptures. 

• Once the cremation is finished and the pyre has cooled down, it is the responsibility of the priest to collect the remains as well as the ashes. This is often stored in an earthen or brass pot and taken to some sacred source of water (often rivers in India) and is released in the water. Most people in India prefer scattering them in the most sacred river Ganges with a belief that the soul will become free from the repetitive cycle of birth and death. In some odd cases, it has been witnessed that these remains and ashes are scattered at the place wished by the deceased. 

• A rule that is followed very strictly in Indian funerals held by Hindus is that whatever things they take to the crematorium have to be left there only. They don’t take anything back home other than just the remains and the ashes that is later treated in the way mentioned above.

Alba Jessica  is associated with Sahara Funerals, We are humbled that Sydney’s Indian community trusts us to arrange authentic Hindu and Sikh funeral services. We understand your loved one’s funeral service may be an unexpected expense. The services of company also include Indian Funerals, Hindu Funerals Sydney and more