J.H. Kenyon
0.5 miles9 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PN
£3,795 attended funeral £1,645 direct cremation from their price list
Buddhist funeral directors & services in Hampstead
We don’t yet list a specialist Buddhist funeral director near Hampstead, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Buddhist funeral. There are 8 Buddhist temples and centres within 5 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 Hampstead
We haven’t identified a specialist Buddhist funeral director close to Hampstead yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Buddhist funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Buddhist funerals? Tell us.
Leverton & Sons Ltd.
0.7 milesHampstead, NW3 4QS
Co-op Funeralcare
1.5 miles83 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3JG
Co-op Funeralcare
John Nodes & Sons LTD
1.5 miles122, Barnet, NW2 3EE
LDC Funeral Services Ltd.
1.6 milesOakford Yard 2A Oakford Road, London, NW5 1AH
£3,770 attended funeral from their price list
Green Endings Funerals
1.7 miles141 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HR
Buddhist temples and centres near Hampstead
A Buddhist temple or centre can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
- True Buddha Temple · 2.0 miles
- Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre · 2.7 miles — 106 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5QS · website
- West London Buddhist Centre · 2.7 miles — 45a Porchester Road, London, W2 5PT · website
- RIGPA Tibetan Buddhist Centre · 2.9 miles
- North London Buddhist Centre · 3.1 miles
- Fo Guang Shan · 3.2 miles — 84 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8TD · website
- London Burmese Buddhist Vihara · 3.7 miles — 1 Old Church Lane, London, NW9 8TG
- Kingsbury Buddhist Temple - Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre · 4.3 miles — 308-311 Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9PE
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 Hampstead
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with Camden 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 Hampstead?
The nearest Buddhist temples and centres to Hampstead include True Buddha Temple (2.0 miles), Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre (2.7 miles), West London Buddhist Centre (2.7 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.
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