Hindu Rituals for the dead

Hindu Rituals for the dead. The cremation of the body must take place as soon as possible after the passing of a Hindu, and this must take place within the first twenty-four hours after the death. As a result of the limited amount of time allotted for the Hindu cremation process, embalming is not performed. It is traditional for friends and family members to pay a visit to the residence of the bereaved in order to express their condolences. It is not customary to bring flowers or presents to a funeral; rather, these items should be delivered to the family prior to the start of the service. Food is not a component of the customs of Hinduism either.