A Nit Nem, or daily prayer book of the Sikhs, is used to recite the prayers before cremation. Since all prayers are read in Gurmukhi, the original language of the Gurus, it is not expected that guests also recite these. Memorial services are often held at home, especially when the funeral ceremony has taken place in another city. This may take place at their home, at the gurdwara or elsewhere. During the Akhand Path service, the entire Siri Guru Granth Sahib is read in 48 hours in the Gurmukhi language or in 72 hours in English.
People take turns reading the text.