The family is surrounded by a group of Sikh volunteers who arrived at their doorstep just after midday, carrying bags of containers full of warm lentils and creamy mutter paneer, a curry made with peas and fresh cheese.
The Sikhsâ eyes lower with pain and sorrow as they chant the Japji Sahib prayer and then the Ardas prayer for Jasbirâs soul to rest in eternal peace.
Manpreet Singh, the vice-president of Sikh Volunteers Australia, a charity which distributes free meals to the homeless, says the volunteers had spent this week visiting Indian Australians in their homes. He hears of more bereavements every day.