Hindu and South AsianFunerals at Ruby Memorial Home

At Ruby Memorial Home, we respect and honor the diverse cultural and religious traditions of our community. We provide tailored services to accommodate Hindu and South Asian funeral customs, ensuring that the final rites are performed with dignity and reverence.

Hindu Funerals

Hindu Funeral Rites:Hindu funerals emphasize the journey of the soul towards liberation (moksha). Key elements include:

• Preparation of the Body:The body is bathed and dressed in simple, traditional clothes. A mala (garland) and sacred ash or sandalwood paste may be applied.
• Ceremonial Practices:Prayers and rituals are performed by a Hindu priest (pandit). The ceremony often includes chanting of mantras and offerings of rice balls (pindas).
• Cremation:Cremation is the preferred method of final disposition. The funeral pyre signifies the release of the soul from the physical body.
• Post-Cremation Rituals:Ashes are typically scattered in a sacred body of water, such as the Ganges River, or another significant location.
  
  

Sikh Funerals

Sikh Funeral Rites:Sikh funerals celebrate the soul’s return to the divine. Important aspects include:

• Preparation of the Body:The deceased is bathed and dressed in clean clothes, often traditional Sikh attire. The body is placed with respect in a coffin.
• Ceremonial Practices:The service includes recitations from the Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy scripture), and kirtan (hymn singing) by the congregation.
• Cremation:Cremation is the common practice, reflecting the Sikh belief in the impermanence of the physical body.
• Post-Cremation Rituals:The ashes are respectfully disposed of in a flowing body of water, symbolizing the soul’s journey.
  
  

Our Commitment

At Ruby Memorial Home, we provide comprehensive support and facilities to conduct Hindu and South Asian funeral services according to your family's traditions and wishes. Our compassionate staff ensures that every detail is attended to, allowing you to focus on honoring your loved one’s memory.

For more information or to discuss specific requirements, please contact us. We are here to assist you with all your funeral needs.

Packages and Pricing

South Asian packages can increase in price based on personal preferences, cash advancements and other options completely selected by the family. We assist families in keeping arrangements as affordable and simple as possible. We are happy to work with you and adjust services to honor your wishes and work with your family budget.

Traditional Funeral Package: $3,295.00

Simple South Asian funeral rites. Services include:

• Transportation from the local place of passing to our funeral home in North Brunswick or Monroe, where your loved one is cared for until the day of the funeral prayers, puja and cremation.
• Body preparation and care by the funeral director, including washing, bathing, and preparation for dressing and viewing. Embalming, when necessary, is included in our fees and sometimes varies with circumstances.
• Transportation to the crematory in a hearse on the day of the services and cremation.
• A New Jersey licensed funeral director to supervise the necessary setup and assist the pandit on the day of the puja and services.
• Filing legal documents, including the cremation permit and the certified death certificate.
• A memorial page and funeral announcement on RubyMemorialHome.com, kept online as a family archive that anyone can visit from anywhere, including out of state or overseas.
• A basic wood base alternative cardboard container. Upgraded casket options are available.
• If your family plans to travel to India with the ashes, we hold and store them as a courtesy at no charge until you travel, and we provide the documentation needed for TSA and customs.
  
  

Memorial Packages: from $295.00

Memorial package items include, but are not limited to, framed photos for the puja, a holy shawl, a register book for guests, a sound system and microphone, live musicians, playlists and bhajans, sheets and mats, baskets, easels, thank-you cards, and a clay pot for visarjan of the ashes if done locally.

Additional Costs

Merchandise, cash disbursements and cash advance charges are completely separate from the funeral home charges. They include, but are not limited to, an upgraded casket, memorial cards and programs, crematory charges, chapel rental, overtime at the crematory, special transportation (such as a home funeral, church or mosque), death certificates, out-of-state licenses, permits and filing fees, Tri-State and NYC tolls for out-of-state transport, priest charges, flowers, garlands, and puja items. These charges vary with personal preferences, crematory options, distance traveled, and the items provided for services.

NJ Medicaid

If your loved one qualifies for New Jersey Medicaid, Medicaid may help pay a portion of the funeral expenses directly to the funeral home. Funeral costs are subject to Medicaid limits, and the family is responsible for any expenses not covered by Medicaid. See the casket options below for selections that meet Medicaid requirements.

Planning With Us

We will assist with any and all of the planning so that everything runs as smoothly as possible and honors your family's wishes. We can meet anytime to answer your family's questions, but it is not necessary to meet before the cremation unless your family would like to bring the clothing, which we arrange at everyone's convenience. For dressing, your family provides the preferred clothing, such as traditional Indian attire, a suit, western suit or dhoti, undergarments, jewelry, blouse, or petticoat.

Please don't hesitate to call us at 732.658.3289 with any questions or concerns.

Casket Options

Traditional Casket Options for Medicaid Services

We are honored to respectfully provide traditional casket options that meet Medicaid requirements and the spiritual needs of Hindu families.

Additional Casket Options for Medicaid Services

Traditional cremation casket selections for Hindu families.

Western Style Casket Options

Traditional cremation selections.