In the religious texts, it is written that those blessed with a son need never worry about their last rites. Just by being available to be seen at the time death the son becomes free of parental debt. One whose son offers shraddha goes to heaven. The last rites by the son protect the father or mother from birth in low places.
According to DharmRaj, if one has several sons the elder one should perform the last rites. The other sons may be present, but must not perform the rites.
If there is no son, the wife/husband should perform it. If they are not available, then a real brother should do it. In their absence, the son-in-law or his son can conduct the ceremony.
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September 22nd, 2006 at 12:28 pm
can a daughter perform the last rites? if not,why?
wat if there is no son in the family and the daughter takes every responsibility on her shoulders…then also will she be deprived of performing last rites of her parents?
September 22nd, 2006 at 3:34 pm
Last rites of a dead person can be performed only by a son,in absence, male member of the family, and never by a daughter. More info on this issue will be available after Navaratra.
October 1st, 2007 at 11:31 am
in hindi pitra tarpan vidhi please
October 2nd, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Please follow this link
http://www.riiti.com/2007-10-pitra_paksha_-_tarpan_vidhi.html
this is specially on your request
i can’t help more on this issue b’cose navratra is coming and i m working hard to bring more article for navratri.