Buddhism+Funeral+Prayers

__**View of Death**__ Buddhists believe death in the physical body is certain, but is part of the ongoing process of re-incarnation until one receives enlightenment. It is believed that after death the person goes through a transformation in which they discover death and prepare for their rebirth. Buddhists cremate their for two main reasons.One is impermanence, they believe that if they cremate the body to show that they do not hang on to the deceased. Another reason is that the body means nothing to them, because they believe that when you die your soul lives on and if you are not enlightened then you just get another chance to.

Prayers are said for the deceased for 49 days after they die, they believe it helps in the post-death life and that it helps with the reincarnation. Buddhist believe that the first 7 days after the death are the most important for prayer and meditation. also look at: Judaism Funeral Prayers
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