Malcolm Jones and & Metcalfe
0.1 milesBerkhamsted, HP4 1AH
£2,895 attended funeral £1,645 direct cremation from their price list
Buddhist funeral directors & services in Berkhamsted
We don’t yet list a specialist Buddhist funeral director near Berkhamsted, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Buddhist funeral. There are 7 Buddhist temples and centres within 19 miles. Buddhist funerals vary by tradition and culture, but most are simple, reflective ceremonies focused on impermanence and on helping the person who died towards a good rebirth.
Funeral directors near Berkhamsted
We haven’t identified a specialist Buddhist funeral director close to Berkhamsted yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Buddhist funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Buddhist funerals? Tell us.
The Co-operative Funeralcare
0.3 miles313 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AL
Co-op Funeralcare
J Worley Funeral Directors Ltd
0.3 miles344 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HT
Loved Ones Funerals
2.5 milesUnit 2 Boxted Farm, Berkhamsted Road, Hemel Hempsted, HP1 2SG
Hemel Funeral Directors
3.1 miles29 Stoney Croft, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QF
£2,695 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Church View Funeral Service
3.9 miles161 Broad Street, Chesham, HP5 3EF
Buddhist temples and centres near Berkhamsted
A Buddhist temple or centre can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
- Amaravati Temple · 2.9 miles
- Amaravati Monastery · 2.9 miles — Saint Margarets Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BZ · website
- Stupas · 14.2 miles
- Stupas · 14.3 miles
- Mahamevnawa London · 15.1 miles — 56 Vernon Drive, Stanmore, HA7 2BT · website
- Kingsbury Buddhist Temple - Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre · 17.7 miles — 308-311 Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9PE
- London Burmese Buddhist Vihara · 18.7 miles — 1 Old Church Lane, London, NW9 8TG
Buddhist funerals: what to expect
| Burial or cremation | Cremation is most common; burial is acceptable |
|---|---|
| Who leads | A monk, nun or lay teacher from the family’s tradition — Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, Zen and others |
| Key practices | Chanting, meditation on impermanence and merit-making (giving) on behalf of the person who died |
| After death | Ceremonies at weekly intervals up to 49 days are common, especially in Chinese and Tibetan traditions |
Etiquette for guests
- What to wear: Simple, modest clothing. White is traditional in many East Asian communities; dark, plain clothes are also common. Remove shoes in a temple.
- What to say: Quiet words of sympathy. Many people simply bow slightly with hands together.
- Flowers: White flowers are usually appropriate; avoid red, which can signify celebration.
Practical steps in Berkhamsted
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with Dacorum register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register.
- Contact a funeral director and your Buddhist temple or centre — they can help arrange the key rites (Chanting, reflection and merit-making (dana)).
- Book the crematorium — see local options.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Buddhist temple or centre near Berkhamsted?
The nearest Buddhist temples and centres to Berkhamsted include Amaravati Temple (2.9 miles), Amaravati Monastery (2.9 miles), Stupas (14.2 miles).
Do Buddhists get cremated or buried?
Cremation is most common, following the example of the Buddha, but burial is also acceptable.
What is the 49-day period?
Many Buddhist traditions believe rebirth happens within 49 days of death, so families hold prayers or ceremonies at seven-day intervals during this time.
Buddhist funeral services in nearby towns
- Hemel Hempstead4 mi
- Bushey12 mi
- High Wycombe12 mi
- Edgware16 mi
- Marlow16 mi
- Fenny Stratford18 mi
- Hitchin18 mi
- Wembley18 mi
- Southall19 mi
- Milton Keynes21 mi