Buddhist Funeral Services

Buddhist Funeral Services in Greater Sydney, Penrith, Blue Mountains & Campbelltown

Buddhist Funeral Services

At Caring Funerals, we understand the importance of honouring the life of your loved ones with respect, compassion, and dignity. Every culture and belief system has a unique way of expressing their goodbye, which is why we offer a range of funeral services including Buddhist funeral services. 


We believe that every goodbye should reflect the life of the departed, which is why we offer our services across Greater Sydney, including Penrith, Blue Mountains, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Wollongong, and Central Coast. Our professional and experienced staff are dedicated to supporting you with kindness and empathy, providing you with the comfort you need during this difficult time.


A Buddhist funeral is a simple ceremony at a Buddhist temple, a family home or a funeral home. The funeral focuses on peace and serenity with a service that a monk oversees. During the service, there is typically prayer and meditation.

Once the person has passed away, it is a tradition in Buddhism to let the body sit for four hours. During this time, no one is allowed to move, touch or disturb the body, including embalming, autopsies or organ donation. This time allows for the soul to leave the body. 


Various Buddhist funeral traditions aim to help the deceased transition to the afterlife and provide comfort to the mourning.


The altar: It’s common in Buddhist funeral traditions to have a portrait of the deceased next to the casket that serves as the altar's centrepiece. The family places offerings next to the deceased, including candles, incense, fruit and flowers. Buddhist funeral traditions also place photos or statues of Buddha close to the casket. 


The funeral service: Buddhist funeral services occur on the morning of the cremation or burial. Typically, the funeral service is led by a monk or a group of monks that offer a variety of Buddhist funeral prayers (sutras), chants and sermons. Part of the funeral rituals includes the ringing of bells or gongs.

Find out more about our Buddhist funeral services by calling (02) 9713 1555.

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