The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (816 page)

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Buddhism
Disposal of the body is preferably by cremation. An important feature is the interaction between officiants (e.g.
bhik
us
) and family, with gifts and transfer of
pu
ya
. The leave-taking and rituals may take place over several days (e.g., six in Sri Lanka). Observances follow on the completion of three, and of six months, and sometimes at the anniversary.
Sikhism
When a Sikh dies prayers (especially
sukhm
ni
s
hib) are said for the deceased. The body, washed and dressed and wearing the
five Ks
, is cremated. During cremation
K
rtan
Sohil
(the bedtime prayer) is recited. At home or in the
gurdw
r
verses about death are read from the
di
Granth and the service concludes with
Ard
s
, a
hukam
, and
ka
h pra
d