Bereavement Support
Compassionate Guidance Through Loss.
SIWEC’s Bereavement Support Programme is designed to assist families during one of life’s most difficult transitions—the loss of a loved one. We provide practical guidance, emotional support, and logistical coordination to help families navigate the immediate steps following a death, regardless of race or religion.
Our services are offered with sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect for diverse cultural practices.
What We Offer
What We Offer
Step-by-Step Guidance
Step-by-step guidance on death registration, cremation booking, and funeral arrangements
Mortuary to Crematorium
Coordination of hearse and coffin transport from mortuary or home to crematorium
Logistics & Coordination
Support with body preparation logistics, including coordination for body washing (subject to family availability and facility guidelines)
Obituary Service
Free obituary publication service via our digital platform
Post-Funeral Support
Referral and linkage to community resources for post-funeral support
Free Obituary Service
SIWEC offers a free digital obituary service to help families share funeral details with their community.
- Submissions accepted via PDF, Canva, or our online form
- Cut-off times:
• Submitted by 4 PM – published within 3 hours same day
• Submitted after 4 PM – published by 9 AM next day - Visit: https://obituaries.siwec.org
Please note: Obituaries must be factual and respectful. SIWEC reserves the right to edit or decline submissions that do not meet community standards.
Additional Resources
For families seeking information on Sikh-specific funeral rites, including Antim Ishnaan, Antim Sanskar, and Phool Chug, please refer to our dedicated resource page:
Impact Snapshot
This Impact Snapshot provides a quick overview of the number of families helped through our Bereavement Support programme.
| Year | Families Helped |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | 91 |
| FY2023 | 87 |
| FY2022 | 97 |
