Sikh Funerals

Arrangements for a Sikh funeral typically commence immediately after death. Our Sikh funeral services in Leicester are designed to accommodate traditional Sikh customs. During this challenging time, you may need a compassionate helping hand to manage the funeral arrangements. That’s why we are here to assist you. We handle all aspects of Sikh funerals, from pre-cremation rituals to the cremation itself and ceremonies at the gurdwara. Our goal is to provide the utmost care and dignity for your loved one while offering affordable funeral services. Whether you need vehicle facilities, a priest, or Khanda Sikh flower tributes, we have you covered.

Before a Sikh funeral service, the body is bathed and dressed in clean clothing. The articles of Sikh faith, known as the Kakaars, worn during the individual’s life as an Amritdhari (initiated) Sikh, should not be removed, nor should any hair be cut. The Kakaars include kesh (unshorn hair), kangha (a small wooden comb), kachha (shorts worn as an undergarment), karha (an iron bracelet), and kirpan (a sword of unspecified length). If the person was not an Amritdhari Sikh during life, relatives may wish to include these articles of faith and ensure the hair remains unshorn. The body may also be adorned with flowers.

Depending on family customs, there may be an opportunity to view the body before the funeral, and some Sikh funerals may include an open casket.