What was the responsibility of the eldest son in China?

In the old days a son was expected to honor his deceased father by occupying a hut by his grave and abstaining from meat, wine and sex for 25 months. Filial piety is regarded as the most important Confucian duty.

What happens during a Chinese funeral?

Chinese people equally accept casket burial and cremation. During a witness cremation, which is also called a cremation viewing, family members are brought into the crematory to watch as their loved one is moved into the cremation chamber.

What happens in a Chinese funeral?

At the funeral, mourners attend a ceremony where a eulogy is given. The family of the deceased then give guests a red envelope with a coin inside to make sure that guests get home safely. They may also be given a red thread which is to be tied to a door at the guest’s house to keep evil spirits away.

What do you do at a Chinese funeral?

Depending on their personal preference, Chinese are either buried or cremated. At a minimum, families make an annual visit to the gravesite on the Qing Ming or Tomb Sweeping Festival. Mourners will wear a cloth band on their arms to show that they are in a period of mourning.

What are the Chinese funeral customs and funeral arrangements?

Improper funeral arrangements can wreak ill fortune and disaster on the family of the deceased. To a certain degree, Chinese funeral rites and burial customs are determined by the age of the deceased, cause of death, status and position in society, and marital status.

What do the Chinese do when a family member dies?

A period of mourning is not required if the deceased is a child or a wife. The Chinese believe that seven days after the death of a family member the soul of the departed will return to his/her home. A red plaque with a suitable inscription may be placed outside the house at this time to ensure that the soul does not get lost.

Are there Chinese funerals in Singapore?

Being a majority Chinese nation, Chinese Funerals are very commonplace in Singapore. Chinese Funerals can take religious forms such as Buddhist and Taoist Funerals or be non religious.

What do you give a family member at a funeral?

Family members and relatives are presented with a red packet (a sign of gratitude from the deceased’s family, and the money in it must be spent). A white towel is also a sign of gratitude although it is also used by funeral guests to wipe away perspiration.

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