Buddhist Cremation Traditions You Can Follow

Cremation services are very emotional events. Yet, they can also be very moving. You’re surrounded by people who loved the deceased, everyone prepared to lean on each other for support. It’s very common for these services to have a religious theme. However, if you are not religious yourself, this can leave you feeling lost.  

In this situation, you need to find something that works for you. It’s possible to have a completely non-religious ceremony if that would be more fitting. The Buddhist elements can simply help you feel connected to something bigger, deeper. You will know that you are doing something that millions of people before you did in the same situation. There is comfort in that knowledge, you can use it to help you.  

Buddhist cremation services sometimes take place in Buddhist temples. If there is a temple in your area, you can speak about hosting the memorial there. If there’s not, you can schedule the event at a regular crematory. Buddhist-leaning services are also attended by monks quite often. They may chant or lead prayers.  

The specific prayers and chants that they use may not be important to you. It’s not always about the words themselves. You can find solace in the prayers just by knowing that they’re directed towards the deceased’s memory.  

 

When someone is cremated, their remains are turned into ashes. There is no burial. In many Buddhist traditions, the ashes are scattered over a sacred spot. This helps you connect to your loved one’s memory. The spot doesn't need to hold significance for the world at large. If it means something special to you and the deceased, that’s the only thing that matters.  

Scattering the ashes may be included as part of the memorial service. Of course, another option is to preserve the ashes. You can keep them in an urn. This has emotional significance as well. The ashes can be divided between people who cared about the deceased.  

All cremations can be tough emotionally. A life has ended. Even if the deceased lived a long, happy life, it can still be difficult for the survivors. After all, this was a human being who you cared about, a person that had an impact on your life.  

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory can handle your cremation services Allentown, PA. We’re located at 1418 Main St, Hellertown, PA, 18055. You can also reach our staff by calling (610) 838-9191. The right funeral and crematory mean everything when you’re thinking about your loved one’s memorial. It’s the last time all of their loved ones will be gathered in one place explicitly to honor their memory.