Ordination as a Buddhist monk can be seen as a way to generate merit for the deceased. In Laos, Theravada Buddhists can ordain at a funeral in order to aid the deceased attain a desirable rebirth.
This short film was created by the University of Bristol Buddhist Death Rituals Project and funded by the AHRC.
Ordination in Luang Prabang from Buddhist Death Project at UoB on Vimeo.
