She had said that she wished to rest in peace should she die. I knew that she had to part some day but it is always tough to accept the harsh reality when it strikes.

That night, I cried when my office did not sanction me a leave. Here I was oceans away from the last glance that I could have got of my mother, I knew that I could not leave my job and go. I had to go on a important assignment to Europe.

Again, I did not want my mother's last rites to be unfulfilled. A dear friend suggested www.hindulastrites.com online service performing the last rites in absence of the family member. At first I was apprehensive and was thinking, is this possible …??

However, I checked on to www.hindulastrites.com and I must confess that I was relieved to make the right choice.

Every minute details were taken with great care and without wasting any time, they swung into action.

My cousin called and confirmed that some people had organized everything that had to be done. I was satisfied and relieved.

I remembered that my mother always wanted her last remains to be carried to Hardwar. On enquiring, they told me that is possible. Though they charged me a few extra dollars but it was wonderful to hear that they had been to Hardwar and offered puja by the Ganges. My mother's last wishes were carried out so very peacefully and most importantly, I did not have to settle for anything less than what I desired even being thousands of miles away.

I saved my job and at the same time I did not have to compromise on my mother's last rites. They even called me from time to time and extended heartful condolences and promised to extend any support that I required. They really touched my heart. Though they promised that I could order a complete recording of the proceedings, I decided against it since in our custom its a bad omen to capture sad events. I keep telling my Indian friends in USA about the complete support that www.hindulastrites.com extended during my hour of crisis. I even made a small donation, so they can extend the same services to people who cannot afford to pay the price for their lost near ones.

In a week's time, it's my mother's first death anniversary and would you believe that they have already organized for the Sabha that I wanted. This time, I'm lucky to get a leave and I will be able to attend the ceremony.

Thank you everyone at www.hindulastrites.com