does anybody have advice for a Hindu funeral

[#@!!* 0]

Hello

I hope that I am not offending anybody by asking t his but, I hope that somebody can offer some advice for my dear friend. Her father, who was Hindu, passed away recently and her and her sister are at a loss as to how to handle the funeral as they were not raised Hindu but Catholic. I said that I would ask here in the hopes that somebody would be able to help them with advice. She said to mention that he was of a higher caste (Verma is their last name) as that might affect how the ceremony if performed or handled. I think any information that can be provided would be appreciated. They are going to have him cremated at his ashes scattered at sea.

Thank you

squidge

[catknit 144]

Where are you located? I know there are a handful of funeral directors in the central NJ area that handle Hindu funerals [i think 1 or 2 that do them exclusively]. Another option would be to get in touch with a temple if there is one nearby. Given the circumstances, I'm sure someone would be more than willing to speak with them and help.

[panamania79 2]

Hello

I hope that I am not offending anybody by asking t his but, I hope that somebody can offer some advice for my dear friend. Her father, who was Hindu, passed away recently and her and her sister are at a loss as to how to handle the funeral as they were not raised Hindu but Catholic. I said that I would ask here in the hopes that somebody would be able to help them with advice. She said to mention that he was of a higher caste (Verma is their last name) as that might affect how the ceremony if performed or handled. I think any information that can be provided would be appreciated. They are going to have him cremated at his ashes scattered at sea.

Thank you

squidge

Don't wear black.

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Thank you for your advice. My friend and her sister are located in southern California. They did go to a Temple in their area for assistance but were not entirely comfortable there. We did canvas the net yesterday for information and might have found a place that will hopefully be able to give some insight to them. I will certainly give your advice to my friend, perhaps there is a funeral director in their area that will be able to assist them.

Thank you again

squidge

[bhajishah 4]

sounds like a good question for AJ the VJ troll. he seems to know all about that dancing around the circle fire and all that related pagan stuff.