Death
Death: what to do and how to manage it
If you know someone who is dealing with a loss, this should help guide those involved in planning what to do next e.g. registering the death, organising the funeral and so on.
Culture
What to do when someone passes away in the Navnat community
This post may seem morbid and I’m sorry if it does not seem helpful or causes offence in any way. Death is something which few people talk about. However, when somebody close to you dies, it’s often difficult to think straight or know what to do. This article is intended Read more…
Religion
According to the Jain faith, why do we cremate the deceased?
I asked a learned friend the question (‘According to the Jain faith, why do we cremate the deceased?’) because my grandfather passed away recently. This made me think about the rituals that are in place and the fact that the generation that will become ‘the elders’ mostly, do not have Read more…
