What is "antyesti"

Antyesti ( IAST: Antyeṣṭi, Sanskrit: अन्त्येष्टि) literally means "last sacrifice", and refers to the funeral rites for the dead in Hinduism. This rite of passage is one of traditional Saṃskāras in the life of a Hindu. It is also referred to as Antima Sanskar, Antya-kriya, Anvarohanyya, or as Vahni Sanskara.

The details of the Antyesti ceremony depends on the region, caste, gender and age of the dead. A dead adult is typically cremated, while a dead child below the age of puberty is typically buried.