InspirationCoursesProductsWorkshopsResourcesAbout
⟵ Back to videos

Explore Antam Sanskar (Funeral Ceremony)

The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Thursday
,
16
May
2024
Guru Granth Sahib
The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Funeral ceremonies are significant in human culture and differ significantly across regions and religions. In the Sikh culture, the funeral ceremony emphasizes the belief in life's impermanence, the significance of commemorating the departed...

Funeral ceremonies are significant in human culture and differ significantly across regions and religions.


In the Sikh culture, the funeral ceremony emphasizes the belief in life's impermanence, the significance of commemorating the departed with affection, and forging a connection with IkOankar (the Divine).

Explore Antam Sanskar
No items found.
No items found.

The Sikh Research Institute recognizes its ethical responsibility to promptly correct any factual small or large errors. Please get in touch with us via email to request a correction if you have identified a mistake.

Suggest a correction →
No items found.

In This Video

Sukhmann Kaur

Associate Editor, The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Sukhmann Kaur graduated from the University of Washington with a MA in International Studies: South Asia and a graduate certificate in Feminist Studies. She also holds a BA in History with a Minor in Ethnic Studies from Central Washington University. 

View profile ⟶

Latest Videos

Thursday
,
25
June
2026

Explore Din Raini

By
This is some text inside of a div block.

In the Guru Granth Sahib, Din Raini is a poetic form, like Barah Maha, Ruti, Thiti, and Var Sat, structured around traditional Indic units of time.

watch now ⟶
Friday
,
19
June
2026

Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom

By
This is some text inside of a div block.

Recorded in London, Harinder Singh and moderator, Gurinder Kaur Chadha, reflect on the life and legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib, exploring his vision of sovereignty, compassion, courage, and spiritual freedom. 

watch now ⟶
Tuesday
,
16
June
2026

Kirpan: Panthic Accountability & Developing Inner Grace

By
This is some text inside of a div block.

In this episode, join Jasleen Kaur, Harinder Singh, and Santbir Singh for a reflective and nuanced conversation about what this case has brought up about the Kirpan, Khalsa identity, masculinity, and our responsibility to one another.

watch now ⟶

Share on Social Media

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay informed with our weekly updates, important events and more at SikhRI.

Thank you! Your submission has been received.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Sikh Research Institute logo

Illuminating Every Path

Follow us on
Donate
Home
ArticlesVideosPodcasts
EventsResourcesCourses
ProductsWorkshopsAbout
Contact
1-855-913-1313
info@sikhri.org
CareersCorrections
Privacy PolicyTerms of Use
Copyright Sikh Research Institute 2026. All Rights Reserved.
Cookie Settings
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, by remembering your preferences and providing analytics.

You can choose to allow all cookies or manage your preferences to control what information is collected.

Learn more
Strictly Necessary (Always Active)
Cookies required to enable basic website functionality.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Accept All CookiesSave Settings
Cookie Settings
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, by remembering your preferences and providing analytics.

You can choose to allow all cookies or manage your preferences to control what information is collected.

Learn more
Accept All CookiesCookie Settings