Mourning and Burial Customs: Jainism

The Final Journey
What to do When Your Loved One Passes Away

"Jain cremation ceremony is very simple and short."

Resource Guide: Last Rituals for Indian American Community in Massachusetts (pp. 14-16)

"In order to keep the Earth clean and pure, Jains cremate those who pass away. The cremation is done as soon as possible and cannot be done between sunset and sunrise of the day following the death. Before the cremation takes place, a service with family and friends of the deceased occurs if the family feels this is suitable."