In Jainism, after a person dies the focus is on the living and on honoring the departed soul with simple, compassionate actions. The family generally follows a practical, non-ornate set of rites and mourning, keeping to nonviolence (ahimsa) and detachment.

Key points you may see in practice:

• Cremation is the common and preferred final rite. It is done with care to minimize harm to living beings and to keep things simple. After cremation, the ashes are disposed of in a respectful manner as per local tradition. This is done under the guidance of elders or a monk/guru when available.
• A short mourning period is observed by many families (often a few days) during which major celebrations or new ventures are postponed. This helps the family maintain vairāgya (detachment) and focus on remembrance and purification.
• Simple rites at the cremation site or home may be performed by an elder family member, such as prayers and recitations to honor the departed soul.
• Navkar Mantra and a period of Shanti or Pratikraman are common for the mourners, to cultivate inner peace and self-purification. These are for the well-being of the living and their spiritual progress.
• Charity (dāna) in memory of the deceased is encouraged—feeding monks, giving to the needy, or supporting virtuous activities.
• Sallekhana (santhara) is a separate, individual path for a person who is terminally ill and seeking liberation; it is not a ritual performed by family for the deceased after death.

Differences between Digambar and Śvetambar:

• The essential aims and spirit—non-violence, detachment, and liberation—are shared, but the exact sequence, wording of prayers, and who conducts certain rites can vary by lineage and region. Some practices may be more customary than doctrinal in one tradition or another.

In short, post-death rituals in Jainism emphasize respect for the soul, care for the living, nonviolence, and simple observances rather than elaborate rites.

You can read more about these post-death practices and the general approach to death rituals here:

• Post-death ritual and family observances.
• After death: common vidhi and memorial approaches for the mourners.
• When to visit temples after death and related mourning customs.