The death of our loved ones is distressing and painful. The emotional pain that deceased’s family members go through is unimaginable. Nevertheless, we keep our emotions in check and remain strong to give them a final farewell. We carry out religious procedures post-death, which are indeed painful, but we never fail to comply with them. […]
Category Archives: Funeral Guide
Qing Ming Jie Festival similar to All Soul’s Day The English translation of Qing Ming Jie is ‘Pure and Bright Festival’ or ‘Clear and Bright Festival. It’s the same as the western All Soul’s Day. This festival comes once a year around early April. It falls on 106th day after the winter solstice in […]
Different families with different cultures and religions lived in this world. They also do not want the same type of funeral. By cultural traditions and religion, personal preferences, and cost, funeral practices are decided and influenced. These circumstances help to decide where the funeral will be held, and whether it will be private or public, […]
Buddhists truly believe that the soul’s reincarnation takes place right after death. While there are various forms of Buddhism out there, this reincarnation belief is generally a shared principle by all. It forms the foundations of many Buddhist funeral traditions. Introduction to a Buddhist Funeral In the United States, the Buddhist community varies by […]
When you are not a usual churchgoer, it is quite an intimidating idea to attend a Christian funeral. However, there is nothing to worry about. Although Christian funerals follow some traditions, they are accessible to secular ones too. Catholic funerals are steeped in conventional rituals. This funeral service will be focused more on devotional texts […]
Chinese culture full of customs, rituals, and superstitions. Most of these traditions are associated with ancient Chinese people and folk tales. The Chinese rites are different according to the age of the deceased, status of the deceased, and cause of death. The funeral rituals are different in different regions on the chine. These customs can [...]
Choosing what to wear for a funeral wake is quite a tough job. There are some quite simple fashion etiquettes but they are confusing at times because the fact is funeral wake is not just any other occasion. You have to dress modestly so that you will not disrespect the family of the deceased and […]
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A wake is an event associated with the death of anybody. In wakes, people are gathered to say prayers for the departed soul. They also remember the deceased person by reading eulogies and other talks. It is a social gathering where relatives, friends and other people who are living around in society participate in it. […]
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There are many Chinese traditions that have been passed on and is still being practiced today. China is considered as one of the oldest civilizations in the world, therefore their beliefs are age-old yet still followed and respected today. Some traditions may have changed and revised over time but nevertheless applicable to Chinese people and […]