Sikh Council UK

Sikh Council UK is the representative body for Sikh organisations in the UK, drawing affiliated members from gurdwaras, Sikh charities, and professional networks. It publishes funeral and end-of-life guidance for the community and liaises with public authorities on issues that affect Sikh practice — coroner protocols, religious-priority registration, designated sections in council cemeteries, and crematorium accommodations such as witness charging and extended chapel slots. [source: sikhcouncil/home-2026-05-02.html]

Sikh Council UK guidance reflects that the Sehaj Path should usually be completed in or around ten days after the death, and that the Bhog may be held earlier or later than the funeral if needed. [source: sikhcouncil/home-2026-05-02.html]

For families without an existing gurdwara connection, Sikh Council UK and the Network of Sikh Organisations can help locate a local gurdwara. The operational lead — the granthi, the Antam Sanskar arrangements, and the Bhog — always sits with the chosen gurdwara.

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Last verified: 2 May 2026 against sikhcouncil.co.uk.