Religious Funeral Services In Middlesex
At Asian Funeral Services, our funeral directors arrange compassionate funeral services for your loved one. Based in Harrow and Mitcham, we serve families across South London, Croydon, North London and East London. Get in touch with us for assistance during a distressing and difficult time
Hindu Funeral Services in Middlesex
At Asian Funeral Care we specialise in Hindu funeral rites.
Our Indian funeral directors will guide you at this very difficult time through the Hindu funeral service arranging process.
The Hindu religion teaches that when someone dies, the soul passes into another body.
That belief in reincarnation provides the foundation for Hindu funeral traditions. Although different groups have slightly different practices, there is a common set of Hindu funeral rites they all follow.
It is believed that after death, the soul of the dead person remains present for 13 days unable to sever the relationship with this body it was associated with. On the 13th day it has to leave detaching itself from its family.
We can put you in touch with a Hindu priest who will be able to conduct the Puja and perform the Hindu mantras on the day of the funeral and for the after rituals.
Muslim Funeral Services in Middlesex
We aim to respect religion and culture and to do the burial according to tradition.
In Islam, the dead should be buried as soon as possible. The body is first cleansed in lukewarm water, and then wrapped. Then there is a congregational prayer service called the Janazah. After the prayers, the body is buried.
Our package includes immediate response and the following:
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All collections and transportation of the deceased
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Arrangements to maintain privacy when the deceased is female
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Arrangement of Ghusl facilities Kafan
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Arrangement of grave and burial
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Transport to the Janaazah Prayer at the Mosque of your choice
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Hearses and specialised ambulances
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Full administration
Please contact us for further information.
Tamil Funeral Services in Middlesex
Tamil Funeral Services in Middlesex
Let us look after your loved one's funeral arrangements. We arrange cremations, burials and viewing services for your family and friends to attend.
We can offer the most beautiful funeral flowers, venue hire, arrangement of the priest service, liaison with the funeral director and other important people, funeral stages (Panthal) and much more. All we ask is for some of your time to discuss your wishes.
Christian Funeral Services in Middlesex
Christian funerals are bespoke services, tailored to meet the needs of the Christian faith. Christians believe that when someone passes away, it is the end of their life on Earth, beliefs on what happens next will differ by denomination.
Family and close friends gather at Christian funerals to mourn but also to celebrate the life of the person who has passed away. Each Christian denomination will have different customs and rituals on how and where a Christian funeral will be held.
Christian funeral services serve the same purpose: to pray for the soul of the deceased and offer comfort and support to the bereaved. The typical Christian funeral includes:
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An opening statement lead by the priest or minister. Depending on the denomination, the service may open with a prayer, a statement that shows support to the bereaved, or a combination of both.
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Prayers and hymns are read and sung throughout the funeral. Mourners are often encouraged to read or sing along at appropriate times.
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Scripture readings are a common part of most services. Similar to prayer and hymns, the specific readings and their placement in the ceremony differ by denomination.
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A eulogy given by a close friend or family member honours the life and gifts of the deceased.
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The service ends with closing words given by the minister. He states that the service is over and leads the procession to the cemetery.
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Graveside services also differ by denomination, but all services have some form of words of committal in which the minister either reads a prayer, praises Jesus and prays for the soul of the deceased.
Christian funeral services focus mainly on the deceased’s entry into Heaven and God’s ability to give the grieving strength to cope with their recent loss.
Sikh Funeral Services in Middlesex
Arrangements for a Sikh funeral usually begin immediately after death. Our Sikh funeral services in London are able to accommodate all Sikh funeral traditions. During this difficult time, you will likely need a friendly helping hand to take care of the funeral arrangements. That is why we are here to assist you. We take care of all the Sikh funerals, before the cremation, during the cremation and at the gurudwara. We aim to provide the utmost care and dignity for your loved one, whilst offering a funeral service at a price that you can afford. Whether you need vehicle facilities, a priest or help arranging Khanda Sikh flower tributes we have got you covered.
Before a Sikh funeral service, the body is bathed and dressed in clean clothing. The articles of Sikh faith, called the Kakaars, which the person would have worn during his or her life as an Amritdhari (initiated) Sikh, should not be taken off nor the hair cut or removed from any part of the body.
The articles of Sikh faith are kesh, unshorn hair, kangha, a small wooden comb, kachha (or kachhehra) shorts usually worn as an undergarment, karha, an iron bracelet, kirpan, a sword of unspecified length. If the person was not an Amritdhari Sikh during life, then the relatives would wish that these articles of faith are given and the hair left unshorn. The body may also be surrounded with flowers.
Depending on the customs of certain families, there may be an opportunity to see their loved one before the funeral. There may also be an open casket at a Sikh funeral.
Buddhist Funeral Services in Middlesex
A Buddhist funeral ceremony can be quite diverse. It is typically held at a Buddhist monastery, though some families prefer to do it in their own home. Most practising Buddhists are part of a community who will be able to provide a teacher to lead the service, including Buddhist funeral readings that are appropriate for the tradition of the deceased (for example, Theravada, Tibetan or Zen).
During the service, monks and other members of the Buddhist community are invited to read sermons or eulogies. According to Buddhist funeral customs, chanting may be led by monks and guests can either join in or sit silently. At this time, mourners and monks may also sing Buddhist funeral prayers which are also known as sutras. These Buddhist funeral prayers are detailed canonical scriptures that often include repetition.
At a traditional Buddhist funeral, the family will wear white or cover their clothing with a traditional white cloth, along with a headband or armband. Mourners may also:
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Walk with sticks to symbolize that grief has left them the need for support
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Chant or sing appropriate sutras (prayers)
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Bring offerings of flowers and fruit
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Burn incense to sweeten the air
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Ring gongs or bells
All Buddhists believe that death is not the end, but only an end to the body they presently inhabit. The spirit still remains and will carry on in another realm.
Samsara
All Buddhists believe that death is not the end, but only an end to the body they presently inhabit. The spirit still remains and will carry on in another realm.
This life and death cycle is known as Samsara. The ultimate goal is to reach enlightenment and escape Samsara. Therefore, they teach not to fear death, because it leads them to their rebirth.
Catholic Funeral Services in Middlesex
We provide a high level of all Catholic faith funeral services in London and will take every responsibility for the whole funeral process.
In its fullest form there are three main stages to a Catholic funeral:
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The Reception of the Body or Prayer Vigil, usually the evening before the funeral. This is popular, but optional.
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A funeral Mass or a funeral service without Mass. The rite of the funeral Mass includes the blessing of the casket with holy water, a procession, the reciting of various blessings and readings from the Bible by family and the Priest, the offering of bread and wine, another blessing of the casket with holy water and incense, and culminates with a recessional.
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The committal which takes place at the cemetery or crematorium.
Nepalese Funeral Services in Middlesex
We offer Nepalese funeral services, with Nepal being a predominately Hindu country, funeral services are generally conducted following the Hindu traditions and belief that although the physical body has died, their loved one’s soul are continually reincarnated moving them closer to the Hindu god Brahma until that soul’s true purpose has been attained.
Our experienced funeral directors can help and support with all aspects of arranging a Nepalese funeral service.