Ancestral tombs refer to a group of tombs where many ancestors are buried. Generally, at least those from the grandfather’s generation can be called ancestral tombs. Nowadays, burials in rural areas are generally arranged in ancestral graves. Since ancient times, not everyone is suitable to enter ancestral tombs. There are many rules and regulations on whether you can enter ancestral tombs.
Unmarried women do not enter their ancestral graves after death. Generally, a woman goes to her husband's family, and her family's ancestral graves are those of her husband's family. If someone dies before getting married, he or she is generally not buried in the ancestral graveyard but can only be buried in the aunt's grave (a graveyard unique to unmarried women). An unmarried woman is a person who faces outwards and is not accepted by her ancestors.
Those who died violently, such as those who died unexpectedly, such as hanging, stabbing, shooting, etc., no matter they are old or middle-aged, cannot enter the ancestral graves. A woman who dies while giving birth to a child is also considered a misfortune and generally cannot enter the ancestral grave. After these people die, if there is land at home, they can be buried on the ground, saying that they have gone to look at the land. The family had no land, so they could only be buried in mass graves. It has been a custom in China since ancient times that people who died young or did not die well and were buried in ancestral graves would be unlucky for the family's future fortune.
Bachelors will not enter the ancestral graves after death. Single men who have never been married will not enter the ancestral graves. According to ancient sayings, bachelors will be born in the future. A man who married a wife and had children but had no sons was not allowed to enter the ancestral grave after death. Therefore, in the old days, if a man could not give birth to a son, he would recognize his brother's son as his own son. This is called "adoption". If a son is adopted, he can be buried in the ancestral grave after his death. The ancestral grave.
Those who died young are not included in the ancestral graves. Those who died under the age of 18, including those who died of natural or physical causes at the age of 18, are called premature deaths, also known as "young deaths". Since ancient times, the custom has been strict. It is believed that burying people who died young will be unlucky for the future fortune of the family. Children who died young can leave their graves, but they cannot enter the ancestral graves. They are usually buried on the ground or in mass graves.
Those who commit suicide will not be buried in their ancestors' graves. People who commit suicide always have many unlucky things. First, they do not have enough life span and are not blessed. The second is to go against the will of God, which is the greatest sin. It will ruin the feng shui of our ancestors. Third, if you die of old age, you should die a bad death. It is a misfortune for the family. It is very unlucky and is taboo among the tribesmen. Therefore, they will not be allowed to enter the ancestral graves.
Those who died of illness can enter the ancestral graves, and those who are married and have sons, and those who died early due to illness, can enter the ancestral graves. Some people say that it is too complicated and not advisable to bury them temporarily elsewhere and wait until their parents die before entering the ancestral graves. You can go in directly, you just need to reserve the place of your parents and offer sacrifices on time every year.