Funeral rites

Question 1

What are the two rites in Theravada Buddhism?

Answer 1

Relatives donate to a worthy cause or give cloth to monks for new robes.
A shrine is made with a photo of deceased and offerings.

This helps transfer merit for the deceased

Question 2

What are two rites in Japanese Buddhism?

Answer 2

Coffin points west towards Pure Land and mourners chant Amitabha’s name.
Relatives pick out bones from ashes with chopsticks.

Question 3

What are two rites in Tibetan Buddhism?

Answer 3

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is read to the dead person

Sky burial performed on a hillside, act of gwneoristy and represents anatta.