Editing Funeral (section)

===Sikh===
In Sikhism death is not considered a natural process, an event that has absolute certainty and only happens as a direct result of God's Will or [[Hukam]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sikh Funerals |url=https://www.funeralpartners.co.uk/help-advice/arranging-a-funeral/types-of-funerals/sikh-funerals/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Funeral Partners |language=en-US}}</ref> In Sikhism, birth and death are closely associated, as they are part of the cycle of human life of "coming and going" ({{langx|pa|ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਣਾ|Aana Jaana}}) which is seen as a transient stage towards Liberation ({{langx|pa|ਮੋਖੁ ਦੁਆਰੁ|Mokh Du-aar|label=none}}), understood as completely in unity with God. Sikhs believe in reincarnation.

Death is only the progression of the soul on its journey from God, through the created universe and back to God again. In life a Sikh is expected to constantly remember death so that they may be sufficiently prayerful, detached and righteous to break the cycle of birth and death and return to God.

The public display of grief by wailing or crying out loud at the funeral (called {{transliteration|pa|[[Antam Sanskar]]}}) is discouraged and should be kept to a minimum. Cremation is the preferred method of disposal, burial and burial at sea are also allowed if by necessity or by the will of the person. Markers such as gravestones, monuments, etc. are not allowed, because the body is considered to be just the shell and the person's soul is their real self.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sikh Funerals |url=https://www.funeralpartners.co.uk/help-advice/arranging-a-funeral/types-of-funerals/sikh-funerals/ |website=Funeral Partners}}</ref>

On the day of the cremation, the body is washed and dressed and then taken to the Gurdwara or home where hymns (Shabadads) from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sikh Scriptures are recited by the congregation. Kirtan may also be performed by Ragis while the relatives of the deceased recite "[[Waheguru]]" sitting near the coffin. This service normally takes from 30 to 60 minutes. At the conclusion of the service, an Ardas is said before the coffin is taken to the cremation site.

At the point of cremation, a few more Shabadads may be sung and final speeches are made about the deceased person. The eldest son or a close relative generally lights the fire. This service usually lasts about 30 to 60 minutes. The ashes are later collected and disposed of by immersing them in a river, preferably one of the five rivers in the state of [[Punjab, India]].

The ceremony in which the Sidharan Paath is begun after the cremation ceremony, may be held when convenient, wherever the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is present.

Hymns are sung from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji; the first five and final verses of "Anand Sahib," the "Song of Bliss," are recited or sung. The first five verses of Sikhism's morning prayer, "Japji Sahib", are read aloud to begin the Sidharan paath. A hukam, or random verse, is then read from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Ardas, a prayer, is offered, and Prashad, a sacred sweet, is distributed. Langar, a meal, is then served to guests.

While the Sidharan paath is being read, the family may also sing hymns daily. Reading may take as long as needed to complete the paath.

This ceremony is followed by Sahaj Paath Bhog, Kirtan Sohila, night time prayer is recited for one week, and finally Ardas called the "Antim Ardas" ("Final Prayer") is offered the last week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=International |first=Sikh Dharma |date=2021-12-03 |title=Sikh Death Ceremonies and Protocols |url=https://www.sikhdharma.org/sikh-death-ceremonies-and-protocols/ |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=Sikh Dharma International}}</ref>