What are some traditions associated with Hindu funerals?

Answer by  zegars (61)

Since Hindus believe in reincarnation, funerals are about both celebration and mourning. Black clothing is inappropriate, most mourners wear white. The body is kept in their home for one day, when it will be taken out for viewing. All funerals are open casket, so the bereaved can say goodbye. After that, the deceased is cremated on a funeral pyre.

Answer by  beck (1099)

After the death, the body will be wrapped in a cloth and carried to the funeral bier. The family and mourners are present, the women often wailing, the men silent. The body is cremated entirely bare and the hope is to put some of the ashes in the Ganges River.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

People wear white and bring flowers. People view but do not touch or photograph the body. Viewing is within 24 hours; the service is ten days later.

Answer by  steve92 (11)

Hindu funerals include a lot of traditions like only a male can ignite the death bed where the body is kept, a pot full of water is broken at the time of funeral, females are not allowed to attend the funerals

Answer by  vsatsang (15)

The eldest son of the family lights the funeral pyre. In most areas, the son smashes the skull of the dead person to let the soul escape.

Answer by  chuchi (26)

When someone is dead in the family,men the family should shave their heads and mustache.They should not go to anybodies house for 11days.