What You Need To Know About Buddhist Funeral Traditions

Posted by Robert Junior on February 19th, 2021

If you are a Buddhist living in Singapore and someone in your family dies, than one of the first things you need to do is to gather the necessary personal information of the deceased. These include the dead person’s photos, ID, driver’s license, insurance card, etc.

Because there are so many things to be done in a Buddhist funeral, it is important to hire a funeral director. This person is the one who will be coordinating the services for the deceased. They will be in continuous contact with the police and the crematorium to make official announcements about the death. They will provide legal documentation to the family of the deceased and ensure the final wishes are followed through.

A Buddhist funeral is structured in a very specific way. The family is to be there the moment the deceased body arrives to the crematorium. Moreover, the key to a Buddhist funeral is to remember that the deceased must leave this world in the same way they appeared to this world. The ritualistic aspect of this service is exactly why you should seek the services of a professional funeral services provider.

Another important part of a Buddhist funeral is that the family is to make sure they are dressed just like they were the last time they saw the deceased. It is also very important that the body is in an undisturbed state. Also, the body of the deceased should not be moved unless there is absolutely a reason to do so.

All of these traditions and many more are the part of Buddhist funeral services but small differences vary from sect to sect.