Sikh Funeral - Funeral Services Malaysia

About a Sikh Funeral

Sikh funeral, commonly referred to as Antim Sanskaar, or funeral service of a departed Sikh. The Sikhs believe in the cycle of life or reincarnation which certain actions and attachments bind to this cycle.

Sikh Funeral Rituals

The wake will be held at the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) or other appropriate places where the Sahib (Sikh priest) will proceed with the funeral rites.
Cremation is preferred for Sikh funerals, and the granthi singh will take care of all the religious requirements during the entire funeral service.
Because the soul never dies there is no mourning of the death of Sikhs.
To start the funeral service, there is a community prayer with two daily prayers (Japji and Kirtan Sohila). After these are recited the cremation begins.