During the day and nights after the funeral the adults of the family read the whole Guru Granth Sahib. It will take at least two days. This is a picture of Sikh relatives carrying a dead body to the Gurdwara Sikhs, food and eating Communal meals are very important in Sikhism. Many Sikhs help out by preparing, cooking and serving the food. While the food is being cooked prayers are chanted and hymns are sung.
Communal meals are important as they show a sign of equality. .
It is not custom in the Sikh belief to say a prayer before a meal but many do. Most of these prayers are very short like the prayer Sikhs say in the Gurdwara before eating. They cover their heads, as a sign of respect, then hold a chappati in their hands and say the special words. Many Sikhs do not eat beef even though the holy book does not forbid it. But Sikhs may not eat meat unless it has been very particular way.