Thomas Marin Funeral Directors
0.3 miles62-64 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8JF
£2,795 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Buddhist funeral directors & services in Edinburgh
We don’t yet list a specialist Buddhist funeral director near Edinburgh, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Buddhist funeral. There are 2 Buddhist temples and centres within 3 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 Edinburgh
We haven’t identified a specialist Buddhist funeral director close to Edinburgh yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Buddhist funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Buddhist funerals? Tell us.
Scottish Muslim Funeral Services
0.5 miles28 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ
Muslim funerals
Scotmid Funeral Directors
1.0 mile88 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QF
Co-operative society
H & W Harkess Funeral Directors
1.0 mile77 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PP
Scotmid Funeral Directors
1.3 miles152 Duke Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8HU
Co-operative society
William Purves
1.4 miles106 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1BD
Buddhist temples and centres near Edinburgh
A Buddhist temple or centre can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
- Kagyu Samye Dzong (Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre) · 1.7 miles
- Dhamma Padipa Temple · 2.9 miles
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 Edinburgh
- The doctor issues the medical certificate of cause of death.
- Register the death with any registration office in Scotland within 8 days of the death. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Buddhist temple or centre near Edinburgh?
The nearest Buddhist temples and centres to Edinburgh include Kagyu Samye Dzong (Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre) (1.7 miles), Dhamma Padipa Temple (2.9 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.
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