W A Truelove & Son Ltd.
0.2 miles22 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LE
Buddhist funeral directors & services in Sutton
We don’t yet list a specialist Buddhist funeral director near Sutton, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Buddhist funeral. There are 8 Buddhist temples and centres within 11 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 Sutton
We haven’t identified a specialist Buddhist funeral director close to Sutton yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Buddhist funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Buddhist funerals? Tell us.
W A Truelove & Son Limited
1.0 mileSutton, SM3 8RE
Gillman Funeral Services
1.3 miles16 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DW
Co-op Funeralcare
1.6 miles6 The Mkt, Wrythe Ln, Carshalton, SM5 1AG
Co-op Funeralcare
Co-op Funeralcare
1.7 miles517-519 London Rd, Sutton, SM3 8JR
Co-op Funeralcare
Alan Greenwood & Sons
1.8 miles392 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HP
Buddhist temples and centres near Sutton
A Buddhist temple or centre can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
- Kadampa Meditation Centre · 2.9 miles — 1A Ashridge Way, Morden, SM4 4EF · website
- Buddhapadipa Temple · 5.0 miles — 14 Calonne Road, SW19 5HJ
- Shinnyo-En Temple · 5.5 miles — The Manor House, Woodstock Lane North, KT6 5HL · website
- Linh Son Temple · 5.6 miles — 76 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3EW
- Peace Pagoda · 8.5 miles
- Diamond Way Buddhism · 9.5 miles — 39 Black Prince Road, London, SE11 6JJ · website
- London Buddhist Vihara · 9.8 miles · website
- Kagyu Samye Dzong London · 10.6 miles — 15 Spa Road, SE16 3GA
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 Sutton
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with Sutton 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 Sutton?
The nearest Buddhist temples and centres to Sutton include Kadampa Meditation Centre (2.9 miles), Buddhapadipa Temple (5.0 miles), Shinnyo-En Temple (5.5 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.