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A flower laying ceremony can be included as part of a funeral, as a way to let guests honor the memory of the deceased. There are no set rules as to how a flower laying ceremony should be run; the ceremony is completely dependent on the comfort level of your family. However, some etiquette tips can help ensure everyone gets a chance to honor their lost loved one.
The Hindu people have developed many rituals specific to significant times in their lives. Childbirth is an especially important part of Hindu culture and, because of that, there are rituals surrounding conception, delivery and the naming of the child. These rituals are meant to give the child the best beginning possible so that he may reach moska, or release from the birth-and-death cycle.
The Thread Ceremony, traditionally called Upanyanam, is a ritual performed for upper class Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya boys. This ceremony symbolized a second birth of the child. This birth is a spiritual one -- following the previous physical one -- and enables the child to study the sacred texts. The Thread Ceremony is a significant rite-of-passage with many components.
A traditional Hindu wedding is a complex and lengthy ceremony blending rituals and traditions nearly 4,000 years old. More than a legal connection, a Hindu wedding not only unites the bride and groom, but also creates ties between families. Although many variations on the marriage ceremony exist, a common tradition involves the tying of a red thread around the wrists of the bride and groom, or the groom alone, to ward off evil influences that might threaten the couple on this important day.
When planning a graveside service, it's important to consider the type of cemetery involved and what types of tombstones it has. Make sure there is an adequate number of chairs for a graveside ceremony with help from a licensed funeral director and embalmer in this free video on funeral planning.
Holy water is a simple, popular and important sacramental in the Catholic Church.
