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Supporting families in grief: Last rites services for Hindu, Indic faiths now accessible in Melbourne
For many Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, bidding a final farewell through last rites is a ritual of deep spiritual significance.
For many Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, bidding a final farewell through last rites is a ritual of deep spiritual significance. In Australia, some families continue to travel all the way to India to carry out these sacred ceremonies. Now, a Melbourne-based non-profit is bringing comfort closer to home by offering traditional Antyeshti (final rites) services for the community. We spoke with Raman Arun, one of the founding members, about how the organisation is supporting families in their time of loss.
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