When attending a Buddhist funeral, it is important to dress appropriately. Buddhist funerals can take place with the body present or it can be a cremation. In either case, you should dress respectfully and modestly.
What you wear should be appropriate for the occasion and not draw attention to yourself. You should also adhere to the dress code of the temple you are visiting. If you are unsure of what to wear, you can also ask a member of the temple staff.
The Buddhist funeral is a somber and reflective event that celebrates the life of the deceased and their achievements. Though it is a joyous occasion, on the day of the funeral, the friends, family and community express grief and sadness. The Buddhist funeral can be held either in a temple, or at home.
People typically go to the Buddhist funeral in order to say goodbye, to have a final meal together, and to give gifts to the family. It is not customary to give a gift to the deceased. It is considered disrespectful to give material items, such as flowers or flowers.
In Japan, people typically give a Buddhist scroll or a sutra. You can also give a donation for the funeral expenses. In the United States, people typically give a donation to the temple or give a donation to the family.
Buddhist funerals are sometimes difficult to understand and even harder to figure out what to give. The purpose of a Buddhist funeral is to help ease the soul into the next life, so there is no gift that is appropriate.
However, if you want to honor the deceased, you should give something. If the deceased has a favorite toy, you could give it to someone else as a gift. If the deceased had a yearning for books, give a book. If the deceased loved to dance, find someone to teach them how to dance during the funeral and give to that person.
This blog post discusses what not to wear to a Buddhist funeral, which includes what not to wear to the funeral itself, as well as the funeral procession.
Arun Kumar 