Northern Enterprise Awards 2022 | 110 Nov22633 The death of a loved one is a difficult time for all left behind, but it can be even more traumatic if there are certain cultural and religious requirements which cannot be catered for. Asian Funeral Home perfectly understands the needs of the Asian community and can offer an authentic and sympathetic send off. We find out more about the company as it is rightfully recognised in the Northern Enterprise Awards 2022. Based in Leeds, Asian Funeral Home provides funeral services which understand the cultural needs of the local Asian community. Specialising in Hindu and Sikh funerals, with facilities and services catering to religious needs for either religion, the compassionate staff at Asian Funeral Home are experts at making clients feel comfortable when addressing those difficult questions. “We know it’s not easy, but we’re here to help arrange a funeral when you’re ready,” explains Anand Gohel, the firm’s Director and Company Founder. “We have a Hindu and a Sikh Funeral Director, male and female – so when it comes to providing the family with assurance that their loved ones’ dignity is being maintained to the highest standard at all times.” The Asian community has had a strong standing in Leeds and the surrounding areas since the 1950s and 60s and requires certain services more suited to their cultural and religious needs. Whilst there are funeral directors who have come to understand these needs over time, Asian Funeral Home is the only dedicated Asian funeral directors in the North of England. “We are able to advise on cultural practises and have staff that cater for both religions and further understand the inter-religious differences so that we can also educate and guide the family when it comes to conducting specific rituals,” Anand elaborates. “For example, Asian people prefer women to be cared for by women and men by men. We can also liaise with gurudwaras and temples on behalf of the family to ensure the funeral booking is suitable for all parties, thus reducing the stress for the family at such a difficult time.” The firm’s typical clients are Asian families who require a truly authentic funeral service and Anand has seen many families through this journey, ranging from families who have never previously experienced a loss of life, to someone who regularly assists in the bathing and dressing people of faith and is closely involved within the community. The premises is set up to accommodate all requirements that the Asian families may have, including having on-site bathing and dressing facilities which can hold up to 10 family members, and a chapel of rest that can have 25 people present at a time. It is also the little details and touches which help to make Asian Funeral Home stand out, from the incense used, to the music played at the ceremony, and religious imagery around the premises too. The funeral home was established after the pandemic but is already seeing the desire for its products and services increasing, It also featured in the BBC TV series “Being Sikh” which focused on the religious ceremonies held for births, marriages, and deaths. More recently, Anand and the dedicated team at Asian Funeral gained recognition in the Northern Enterprise Awards 2022 and achieved the title of Best Specialist Hindu & Sikh Funeral Directors – West Yorkshire. Now, as the company looks to the future, it is focusing on being able to help the Asian community in a positive way. Contact: Anand Gohel Company: Asian Funeral Home Web Address: www.asianfuneralhome.com Best Specialist Hindu & Sikh Funeral Directors - West Yorkshire
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTUyMDQwMA==