according to Buddhist beliefs, in death the consciousness departs from one life and beings the journey into another new life. For Buddhists, death is a process in which the consciousness gradually separates from the body. this can take up to three days, which is when death occurs. It is very important to provide as much peace and quiet for the dying person as possible. The more composed and calm the mind is at death, the greater the opportunity for a better rebirth. Immediately following sings of physical death, Buddhists believe that it is best to keep the body in a peaceful state. Traditionally, the body is taken to the home, and for a period of three days or so prayers are said and the body is not touched. The deceased may be cremated or buried, depending on the wishes of the family. Generally speaking, post mortems are acceptable as the body is considered less important after death.