:dateline:The management committee of Gurdwara Gur Nanak Parkash, Fresno, CA. has opened operations at the Valley�s first Sikh Crematorium.� The inauguration for �Shant Bhavan Funeral Home� was held yesterday and was attended by local Sikhs in large numbers.
The crematorium comes after a large demand by growing Sikh community in Fresno, Selma, Clovis, Fowler and other nearby cities.� Although it aims to provide services as per Sikh traditions, the crematorium has a theater like set up and seating.� Various technologies, including large display screens for Gurbani display and continuous recitation of Gurbani is also provided.� In future, the management is looking to provide online broadcast and streaming.
As per the management, the idea behind providing these facilities is to comfort the families.� As per President of Gurdwara Gur Nanak Parkash, Dr. Boota Singh Chahil, �the community would feel more at peace because this is their own place.�� He further stated that “the crematorium is open for members of all faith”.
The funeral home is less than a mile away from Gurdwara Gur Nanak Parkash, both located close to the Clovis Exit on California Highway 99 in Fresno/Selma.
