Funeral Ceremonies of the Parsees

Funeral Ceremonies of the Parsees: Their Origin and Explanation is a book written by Jivanji Jamshedji Modi, an Indian scholar and author. The book discusses the funeral rites and ceremonies of the Parsees, a religious community in India that follows the Zoroastrian faith. The author provides a detailed explanation of the rituals and traditions that are observed during the funeral process, including the preparation of the body, the prayers and recitations, and the disposal of the remains. The book also delves into the history and origins of these practices, tracing their roots back to ancient Zoroastrian beliefs and customs. With its comprehensive coverage of the topic, Funeral Ceremonies of the Parsees is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the religious and cultural practices of this unique community.1905. The object of this paper is to give a brief description of the funeral ceremonies of the Parsees, a description that may interest not only the ordinary seekers after Oriental knowledge, but also the students, who strive to find, for most of the present customs, an origin in the commandments of the original Avesta Scriptures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.