How to Arrange a Hindu Funeral: Checklist, Costs & Timeline

"A Compassionate Guide to Hindu Last Rites"

What Happens When a Hindu Passes Away?

In Hindu culture, death is seen as a spiritual transition—Antyesti (last rites) mark the soul’s journey from the earthly plane toward liberation (moksha). These rites are essential not only for honoring the departed, but also for ensuring peace for the soul and closure for the family.

Here’s what typically happens in the first few hours:

  • A doctor issues a medical death certificate.

  • Family members gather for last moments and to begin funeral preparations.

  • Swargayatraa coordinates arrangements such as ambulance services, body preparation, and cremation slot booking.

  • The body is prepared in accordance with religious customs—bathing, clothing, and application of sacred items.

💬 Note: Hindu funeral customs may vary by community and region. Our experienced priests at Swargayatraa will respectfully guide your family according to your unique traditions.

Dia to represent the camness and spirituality During Funerals

Hindu Funeral Checklist

This essential Hindu Funeral Checklist helps you stay organized during an emotionally challenging time:

Documentation

  • Obtain medical death certificate from hospital or doctor

  • Get ID proof of the deceased and the informant

  • Collect cremation permit from the local municipal authority

Transportation & Cremation

  • Arrange ambulance or mortuary van
  • Book crematorium (wood-based or electric)
  • Choose location and time slot (we assist across all metro cities)
  • Inform Swargayatraa for crematorium booking and coordination

Rituals & Priest

  • Choose experienced priest (regional language options)

  • Fix antim sanskar timing and family presence

  • Prepare body with white clothes.

Puja Samagri (Items for Final Rites)

  • Ghee, camphor, cotton wicks

  • Tulsi leaves, sandalwood paste

  • Wooden logs or cow dung cakes (for traditional cremation)

  • White cloth, garlands, earthen pot

  • Incense sticks, matchbox, oil lamp

Post-Cremation

  • Collect ashes (asthi) the next day

  • Plan Asthi Visarjan at a sacred river or water body

  • Perform Shraddh, Pind Daan, and Tehravin rituals as per custom

  • Host Satvik Bhojan or Brahmin Bhoj on 13th day

Optional
  • Book travel or accommodation for relatives
  • Notify community groups or temple
  • Share digital funeral invite or obituary if desired

Hindu Funeral Cost Breakdown in Indian Metro Cities

Here’s an approximate range of Hindu cremation costs in metro cities:

City Basic Standard Premium
Bangalore
15,000+
35,000+
65,000+
Delhi
15,000+
35,000+
65,000+
Hyderabad
21,000+
45,000+
75,000+
Kolkata
18,000+
36,000+
65,000+
Mumbai
25,000+
60,000+
1,00,000+
Pune
18,000+
40,000+
70,000+

💡 Note: GST and local municipal fees may apply. Swargayatraa offers all-inclusive packages tailored to your budget.

Hindu Funeral Timeline

Understanding the typical timeline for a Hindu funeral helps with smoother planning:

🕒 First 24 Hours

  • Doctor certifies death

  • Body is transported and prepared

  • Swargayatraa books cremation slot and coordinates priest & materials

  • Cremation takes place (either same day or next morning)

🕯 Day 2–3

  • Ashes collected for Asthi Visarjan

  • Short family prayer sessions or havan may begin

📿 Day 4–12

  • Daily prayers at home with diya

  • Specific-day rituals like Pind Daan (often on Day 10)

  • Feeding Brahmins or donating to cows (as advised by the priest)

🍽 Day 13 (Tehravin/Thithi)

  • Final rites (Shraddh) and charitable offerings

  • Satvik bhojan for guests and spiritual closure for the family

How Swargayatraa Supports You

Swargayatraa isn’t just a service provider—we are your family’s support system during life’s most delicate time.

24x7 Helpline

Always available for guidance and emergency bookings

Crematorium Booking

For electric or wood cremation across all metro cities

Ambulance & Mortuary Vans

Prompt, dignified transport

Priest Coordination

Language, region, and tradition-specific experts

Puja Samagri Kits

Complete, ready-to-use, delivered to your home or cremation site

Post-Funeral Support

Asthi Visarjan, Shraddh, and Tehravin coordination

During a time of grief, no family should feel alone. Hindu last rites are deeply spiritual and meaningful, but the logistics can often overwhelm those already in mourning. Let Swargayatraa take this burden off your shoulders with compassion, clarity, and care.

📞 For 24×7 Hindu Funeral Support, Call Swargayatraa: +91-8999653202
🌐 Serving all major Indian cities with end-to-end cremation and ritual assistance.

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