E.C. Alderwick & Son Ltd
0.1 miles11 Regent Street, Bristol, BS15 8JX
Buddhist funeral directors & services in Kingswood
We don’t yet list a specialist Buddhist funeral director near Kingswood, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Buddhist funeral. There are 5 Buddhist temples and centres within 14 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 Kingswood
We haven’t identified a specialist Buddhist funeral director close to Kingswood yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Buddhist funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Buddhist funerals? Tell us.
Roy Preddy Funeral Service
0.2 miles49 High Street, Bristol, BS15 4AA
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Adams Funeral Directors
1.0 mile263 Lodge Causeway, Bristol, BS16 3RA
£3,340 attended funeral from their price list
E.C. Alderwick & Son Ltd.
1.0 mileKingswood, BS15 3DG
£2,600 attended funeral £1,750 direct cremation from their price list
H.G. Harris
1.3 milesKingswood, BS16 5LN
£2,850 attended funeral £1,500 direct cremation from their price list
Roy Peddy Funeral Directors
1.7 milesSouth Gloucestershire, BS16 9JB
£2,795 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Buddhist temples and centres near Kingswood
A Buddhist temple or centre can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
- Sakya Buddhist Centre · 3.3 miles — 121 Sommerville Road, Bristol, BS6 5BX
- Amitabha Buddhist Meditation Centre · 3.6 miles — Old Vicarage, Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NX
- Bristol Buddhist Centre · 3.7 miles — 162 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NT
- Lam Rim Centre · 4.3 miles — 12 Victoria Place, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3BP
- Ton Boon Trust · 13.7 miles — 24 Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1BY · website
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 Kingswood
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with South Gloucestershire 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Buddhist temple or centre near Kingswood?
The nearest Buddhist temples and centres to Kingswood include Sakya Buddhist Centre (3.3 miles), Amitabha Buddhist Meditation Centre (3.6 miles), Bristol Buddhist Centre (3.7 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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