Here will provide a detailed introduction to the basic burial process and highlight the issues that need to be paid attention to so that you can be prepared when burying your loved one.

1. Funeral management

The general process from the moment the deceased dies, to the mourning and memorial ceremony, to the final cremation and storage of ashes.

After the deceased dies, there are many things to take care of. In traditional concepts, it is the obligation of future generations to hold a memorial ceremony to express their grief.

This kind of ceremony is often called "mourning". After the family members have completed the funeral arrangements, they can cremate the remains and bury them on a later date or store them temporarily.

(1) Funeral Period

Funeral activities generally last for three days, starting from the time of death and ending with the cremation of the body. In addition to setting up a mourning hall at the designated location and receiving relatives and friends who came to express their condolences within three days, the main task was to contact the funeral home and handle various business and cremation procedures.

At present, with the changes in values ??and lifestyles, some new elements have emerged in funeral activities, and they are slowly being accepted by people.

(2) After Cremation

1. Storage

After the body is cremated, if you want to choose an auspicious day but not bury it immediately, you need to store the ashes.

2. Direct burial

The body is buried immediately after cremation, which is vividly called hot burial.

2. Preparation

Items that need to be prepared before burial and arrangements need to be made.

What exactly do you need to prepare before burial? What matters need to be arranged in advance? Are there any issues that require special attention? Detailed instructions will be given here so that subsequent burial arrangements can proceed smoothly.

(1) Determine the burial time

You can choose the burial time freely, but it is generally recommended to refer to the almanac. If you are particularly particular about this, you can ask Mr. Yin Yang to calculate it.

(2) Determine the content of the inscriptions and related styles

Determine in advance the specific content of the inscriptions, epitaphs and other styles to be carved on the tomb, and provide key information.

The information that needs to be prepared when writing an inscription is:

The name of the deceased, the date of birth and death.

The name of the person who erected the monument. Take the family as a unit and arrange them in order of seniority.

Burial time.

(3) Payment procedures, value-added services and decorative accessories

1. Complete payment and other procedures in advance

In order to ensure a timely and smooth burial, Please make sure that the following matters have been completed:

(1) The tomb usage fee and management fee have been paid in full.

(2) The inscription and burial time have been determined and informed to the cemetery management.

(3) Additional requirements and other services have been confirmed with the cemetery management (such as tomb decoration, sacrifices, funerary objects, burial ceremonies, etc.).

(4) The required procedures for burial, including the "Grave Use Certificate", ID card of the person in charge, cremation certificate or death certificate, payment receipt, and ashes storage certificate are all ready.

2. Choose value-added services (voluntary)

(1) Vehicle rental

The need for vehicle rental during burial is usually for transporting ashes or Relatives attending the funeral should communicate with the cemetery management in advance to facilitate arrangements.

(2) Ceremony/Modern Etiquette

The purpose of the ceremony held during the burial is to pray for the deceased, express respect for the deceased, express the grief of the deceased, and express the grief of the deceased. Finish the last leg of your life with dignity.

The rituals are performed in a traditional way, while the modern etiquette is performed in a modern way.

Muslim and modern ceremonial services are only provided in some cemeteries. The rituals are carried out by Yin Yang masters, while the modern etiquette is provided by professional funeral directors.

(3) Choose decorative accessories (optional)

The decorations on the tomb and tombstone generally include porcelain statues, shadow carvings, gold foil and tomb accessories.

(4) Grave objects, sacrifices and offerings

1. Grave objects

Grave objects are items buried with the ashes of the deceased to express Best wishes to the deceased and pray for the deceased to protect their living relatives. Burial objects are not limited to fixed forms. Common funerary objects and their meanings include seven-star coins, gold bricks, gold and silver quilts, etc. You can also put the deceased's favorite items into the tomb as funerary objects.

Note: To ensure the safety of the tomb and avoid disputes, valuables such as gold and silver jewelry, electronic equipment, etc. are not allowed to be placed in the tomb.

2. Sacrifice and offerings

Sacrifice are items used for sacrifice and worship after burial and sealing of monument. Traditional sacrifices generally include scented wax paper money, ghost coins, firecrackers and various burnable objects. Due to the differences in customs in various regions, the types of sacrifices are not exactly the same.

It is advocated to abandon the bad habits in traditional customs, replace traditional sacrifices with items that are both environmentally friendly and full of human touch, and use a more low-carbon and environmentally friendly way to commemorate the deceased relatives.

(5) Notify relatives and friends

It is best to inform relatives and friends half a month in advance. When everything is ready, you can notify them to come to attend the funeral ceremony.

Relatives and friends participating in the funeral ceremony are generally limited to immediate relatives and close friends of the deceased, and the number should not be too large.

After the notice is issued, be prepared for the reception, and check again to see if all procedures and matters have been properly arranged.

The procedures include:

"Grave Use Certificate"

ID card of the person in charge

Cremation certificate or death certificate

Proof of payment

Ashes storage certificate

3. Formal burial

The complete process and steps on the day of burial.

(1) Arrive at the park in advance

1. The immediate family members of the deceased (preferably the person in charge of purchasing the tomb) should go to the cemetery customer service center to handle the burial procedures.

If the tomb usage fee and management fee have not been fully paid, they must be fully settled at this time. In order not to affect the smooth burial, all expenses should be paid in advance as much as possible.

Procedures issued when handling the procedure:

"Grave Use Certificate"

ID card of the person in charge

Cremation certificate of the deceased or Death certificate

Receipt of payment and other materials

2. Before going to the cemetery, you need to take out the ashes stored in the funeral home with the storage certificate. If it is stored in the cemetery, it can be taken out after arrival with the storage certificate or deposit slip.

3. After completing the burial procedures, you can go to the tomb and wait for the burial ceremony to proceed. If it is still early for the scheduled burial time, you can wait in the cemetery rest area.

(2) Start the burial

1. Arrive at the tomb 15 minutes in advance, start the burial ceremony or ritual, and first place the urn and funerary objects into the tomb in sequence.

2. Place offerings and sacrifices.

3. At the scheduled burial time, the staff will place the cover of the tomb on the surface of the tomb, fix it well and seal it with plastic. The urn and funerary objects were covered and hidden from the light of day.

4. After the cave sealing is completed, the relatives and friends participating in the burial ceremony can freely pay homage to the deceased, such as toasting, presenting flowers, etc. The appropriate time is about a quarter of an hour.

After the free sacrifice is completed, the entire burial activity comes to an end.

(3) End of burial

1. After the free sacrifice, arrange the tomb position, clear away debris, and keep the cemetery area clean and hygienic.

2. According to custom, after the burial, the bereaved family usually arranges a meal to thank the relatives and friends who came with them.

Key points when choosing meals:

Arrange the dining location in advance.

If the burial time is earlier, you can go back to the city for dinner.

If you don’t want to travel all the way, you can choose a suitable restaurant near the cemetery.

Details on the day of burial

The first step is for the eldest son (eldest daughter) of the deceased to carry the urn to the tomb

The second step is to hold the burial ceremony (cleaning ceremony) Cave, Nuan Cave)

The third step is to place the ashes and funerary objects (paved with gold and silver)

The fourth step is to seal the coffin

The fifth step is to present flowers , burn incense and light wax to offer sacrifices

Burial may seem very simple, but the actual steps involved are quite complex and involve many details. At the same time, the different operating methods of each cemetery and the influence of different customs and habits have also added many variables to the process, which may make you feel overwhelmed. Enfu Funeral Service Platform can provide you with consulting services