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  • 20 Apr 2007
    Debate continues about UK Hindu funeral rites

    A leading Hindu organisation has suggested that calls for open funeral pyres at British crematoria are primarily cultural rather than religious, but sensitivity to different funeral sensistivities is needed.

  • 14 Apr 2007
    Hindus seek modification of British cremation law

    Britain's Hindus are pushing to be able to practice open air cremations according to their long standing tradition. This would require a modification of the Cremation Act 1902.