I wrote a series of articles about death and Jain traditions when my grandfather passed away . This post lists all the articles that I wrote. Some of the posts share opinions that explain why, for example, Indians and East Africans began to cremate bodies whilst the other opinion focuses on the Jain perspective.
- Death and rituals in Jainism.
- Why do we cremate the deceased?
- Why should we walk around the coffin?
- What happens to the cloth that is under the coffin?
- Why are incense sticks placed in the coffin?
- Why should funerals only be attended by males?
- Why do we need to bathe after touching a dead body?
- How should the body of the deceased be removed from the home?
- Which way should the body of the deceased face when it is brought home?
- What to do when someone passes away in the Navnat community