Hindu Funeral Services in Greater Sydney, Penrith, Blue Mountains & Campbelltown
Hindu Funeral Services
At Caring Funerals, we understand the importance of providing compassionate and personalized funeral services during difficult times. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to offering meaningful Hindu funeral services that honour the life and legacy of your loved one.
We serve a wide range of areas in Greater Sydney, including Penrith, Blue Mountains, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Wollongong, and Central Coast. We strive to create a supportive and caring environment that helps you and your family through the funeral process easily and comfortably. Our goal is to provide a complete range of services that leave no stone unturned as we work to meet your specific needs and preferences.
The Cremation
Ceremonial offerings vary across the spectrum of Hindu society. Some of the popular rituals followed in Vedic religions after the death of a human being, for his or her peace and ascent to heaven are as follows.
The last rites are usually completed within a day of death. While practices vary among sects, generally, his or her body is washed, sandalwood paste and turmeric are applied on the body, wrapped in a dhoti for a man and a saree for a woman.
The big toes are tied together with a string and a Tilak (red, yellow or white mark) is placed on the forehead. A bed is made from bamboo sticks on which the deceased is taken to the Cemetery. The dead adult's body is carried to the cremation ground near a river or water by family and friends and placed on a pyre with feet facing south.
The eldest son, or a male mourner, or a priest – called the lead cremator or lead mourner – then bathes himself and his hair is cut, leaving only one strand of hair called Shikha before leading the cremation ceremony.
Burial in Hinduism
Apart from the cremation method. several sects in Hinduism follow the practice of burial of the dead. In some sects, the important sadhus are buried. The preparatory rituals are like cremation viz, washing the body, applying Vibuthi or Chandan on the forehead of the deceased etc., but instead of cremating, the deceased is buried.
The body is either placed in a sleeping position or in some Shaivite and tribal traditions is in a Padmasana sitting position with legs folded and arms resting on the thigh, simulating a meditative position.
Speak to our funeral team to discuss your specific needs by calling us on (02) 9713 1555.
Our Locations
Contact Information
160 Great North Road, Five Dock NSW 2046
ABN: 69076065177
