Paying Last Respect

Stand in front of the altar bow with hands clasped together & observe a moment of silence or offer joss sticks if you wish. Guests join in the Chanting otherwise observe silence, speak softly when chanting session is on.

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• WHEN DEATH TAKES PLACE

• PREPARATION FOR THE FUNERAL

• PAYING LAST RESPECT

• FINAL RITES

• CREMATION/BURIAL

• CREMATION CEREMONY

• BURIAL CEREMONY

• MEMORIAL SERVICE

• CONDOLENCES RECEIVED

• FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SERVICE

• FUNERAL CHANTING (THERAVADA)

• COMMERCIAL FUNERAL  CHANTING

• SUTRA & MANTRA (MAHAYANA)

• EULOGY/ORATION

• FORGIVENESS CEREMONY

• SOLEMN & DIGNIFIED HYMNS