What kind of funeral customs do Buddhist follow?

Question

Such as funeral three days after death, etc.

Is there a public service or is it normally a private family ritual?

Answer 1

Everyone is different but I follow the traditional American customs.

Buddhist Funeral Rites

Theravadins Buddhist follow the Indian custom of burning the body at death. The Buddha’s body was cremated and this set the example for many Buddhists, even in the West. When someone is dying in a Burmese home, monks come to comfort them. They chant verses to them, such as:

"Even the gorgeous royal chariots wear out; and indeed this body too wears out. But the teaching of goodness does not age; and so Goodness makes that known to the good ones."

After death, while the dead person is being prepared for the funeral fire, the monks continue to chant in order to help the dead one’s good energies to be released from their fading personality.

The monks come with the family to the funeral. The family and all their friends give food and candles to the monks. Goodwill is created by these gifts and it is believed that the goodwill helps the lingering spirit of the dead person.

Answer 2

Ok I know this is not answering the question but I had to tell ya this.

With all the questions about Halloween lately I have been just scanning questions and skipping those about Halloween. So when I first read your question I thought you said this...

What kind of funeral costumes do Buddhist follow?

I was like what that doesn't make sense then I reread it lol. Sorry but I don't know the answer lol hope I didn't waist to much of your time.

Answer 3

Depends on so many factors. The key is the destruction of the physical form to assure there are no obstacles for the soul to move on to its next existence. Many modern Buddhists are cremated. Historically, especially in middle-asia (india, china, tibet, etc.), bodies were laid out to be eaten by vultures.

Answer 4

I know they put up a 'gate' by their barrial sight. I saw my Grandpa's grave in Korea, it was pretty cool. I don't really know much more.

Answer 5

depends which country they are from, which sect of Buddist they are, and what social level they are at.

Answer 6

Woof ! woof !
They cremate.
Woof ! woof !

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