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DR. (LT. COL.) D. ACHARYAM.S. (Delhi) P.H.D.H.H.M. (Pune)

H.O.D. ± HEALTHCARE

I.C.R.I. - AHMEDABAD



INTRODUCTION

� Respect &cultural sensitivity should

always be maintained when dealing with

the deceased and their families.

� Our attitudes on how we care for the

living are often reflected in our attitudes

on how we care for the dead.

� History of the care of the dead has beenwell documented over the years from

ancient times.



INDIAN SCENARIO

� In our country it is a major social event.

� Here there is respect for the living as well

as the dead.

� Religious ceremony public / society

involvement is there in every case of death.

� Has to be carried out by a qualified priest

irrespective of religion of the deceased.� The cremation of a dead human body is

considered as final disposition of that body.



CONT·D«

� HINDUISM---Comforted by readings fromholy books / hindu priest perform rites²name of GOD being recited.

� SIKHISM²Reciting hyms from holy book² AMRIT²5 K¶S SHOULD BE ON THEDEAD BODY---WAHEGURU.

� BUDDHISM²Death is merely the

separation of causes &conditions that haveformed the body &mind. Any medicationsthat may cloud the mind may be declined.Concept of BARDO [REBIRTH].



CONT·D«

� CHRISTIANITY²Prayers / Priest ±

burried with respect.

�

JUDAISM²Prayers recited by aRABBI²Dying person should not be left

alone. Any Jews present should recite

psalms²declaration of faith [shema].

Burial should occur as soon as possible[but not on Sabbath or holy days]. Post

mortems are disliked.



RESPECT & DIGNITY

� Undertaker was considered a personwho had a trade & he performed aservice to the families of the dead.

� English funeral is like a performance.� Mourners²gloom & despair.

� America²incl. church services,

ceremonies, prayers ,gatherings etc.� Today in America²funeral homes /

directors²before trip to the cemetry.



MORTUARY

� Render proper services²Electrical

crematorium.

� Mannual method.

� INFORMATION TO THE RELATIVES.

� PREPARATION OF THE DEAD BODY.



EMBALMING FACILITIES

� Christians.

� Members of church felt important.

� Dignity became part of the service.

� Washing the body by member of thesame sex.

� Putting good smelling oil over it.

� Wrapped in layers of cloth.� EMBALMERS.²Moving from one type

of relationship to another.



CUSTOMS

� MUSLIMS---Face towards Mecca.

� Otherwise to right.

� HINDUS---Body should be straight witheyes closed.

� Children under 3 are buried.

� Non muslims should ask for permission

to touch the body.



REGULATIONS

� BURIAL TRANSIT PERMIT²For shipmentof body signed by local registrar / authority.

� Distance from top of the box containing thecasket shall be at least 3 & half ft.[106.68cm] from the natural surface of theground.

� If casket is placed in an approved metal, or concrete or similar vault²the distance from

top of vault should be 18 inches [45.72cm]from natural surface of the ground.

� Cover of vault should be flush with naturalsurface of ground.



CONT·D«

� SEXTON---NAME / AGE / SEX / DATE

&PLACE OF DEATH /DATE OF BURIAL.

� PLACE OF BURIAL, BLOCK, LOT

&GRAVE.

� NUMBER OF BURIAL PERMIT.

� NAME / ADDRESS OF FUNERAL

PRACTIONER.� STATE HEALTH DEPTT. SHOULD

MAINTAIN DETAILED REGISTER.

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