Exit Here Funeral Directors
0.1 miles277-279 Chiswick High Rd., London, W4 4PU
£1,850 direct cremation from their price list
Buddhist funeral directors & services in Chiswick
We don’t yet list a specialist Buddhist funeral director near Chiswick, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Buddhist funeral. There are 8 Buddhist temples and centres within 6 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 Chiswick
We haven’t identified a specialist Buddhist funeral director close to Chiswick yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Buddhist funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Buddhist funerals? Tell us.
The Co-operative Funeralcare
0.2 miles468 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5TT
Co-op Funeralcare
W. S. Bond
0.4 milesChiswick, W4 2ED
£3,495 attended funeral £1,745 direct cremation from their price list
W Sherry & Sons Funeral Directors
0.6 miles227 Acton Ln, London, W4 5DD
£3,240 attended funeral £2,050 direct cremation from their price list
Haven Funeral Directors
1.0 mile13 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8HR
£3,240 attended funeral £2,050 direct cremation from their price list
W. S. Bond
1.1 milesChurch Road, London, W3 8PP
Buddhist temples and centres near Chiswick
A Buddhist temple or centre can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
- London Buddhist Vihara · 0.5 miles · website
- Three Wheels Shin Buddhist Temple · 1.2 miles — 55 Carbery Avenue, London, W3 9AB · website
- Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre · 3.4 miles — 106 Chepstow Road, London, W2 5QS · website
- West London Buddhist Centre · 3.7 miles — 45a Porchester Road, London, W2 5PT · website
- True Buddha Temple · 4.1 miles
- Peace Pagoda · 4.6 miles
- Buddhapadipa Temple · 4.6 miles — 14 Calonne Road, SW19 5HJ
- London Burmese Buddhist Vihara · 5.1 miles — 1 Old Church Lane, London, NW9 8TG
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 Chiswick
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with Hounslow 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.
Repatriating someone abroad for burial · Help paying for a funeral
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Buddhist temple or centre near Chiswick?
The nearest Buddhist temples and centres to Chiswick include London Buddhist Vihara (0.5 miles), Three Wheels Shin Buddhist Temple (1.2 miles), Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre (3.4 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.