(RNS) — Hindu advocates hope the new bill would better fit the spiritual needs of a community that largely cremates its dead. (RNS) — At the funeral of Nikunj Trivedi’s uncle a few years ago, the ...

Across the globe, funeral traditions vary widely, reflecting diverse cultural beliefs and practices. From Monpa water burials in Arunachal Pradesh to Dalit celebrations in Tamil Nadu, rituals ...

Death, as Hamlet pronounced, may be common, but the way different religions and denominations mark one’s passing is anything but common. Funerals offer the living an opportunity to honor the dead and ...

How do Hindu migrants in Australia maintain their traditional funeral customs? SBS Hindi spoke to Hindu priest Acharya Rami ...