Generally, those who choose water burial will not choose an urn to contain the ashes, but a packaging bag, and then slowly scatter the ashes into the water, eliminating the need for the packaging bag. In general, don't take it home and just throw it into the sea. Of course, there are exceptions. You can take it back and find a place to bury it. You can go there to pay homage later. I saw the pictures of Indian water burials taken by Tianya netizens. Many people were covered in blood. The scene was frightening, and many people thought it was unhygienic. In fact, is cremation hygienic? I'm afraid the pollution caused is more serious. Many people are like this. They feel unhygienic when they see horse manure, but they don't think anything of it when they see car exhaust dissipating in the air. In fact, horse manure is a fertilizer for vegetation and disappears quickly. Car exhaust that is difficult to disappear is truly unhygienic.
India has a tradition of cremation and water burial, which is said to be related to religious beliefs. I have no religious beliefs, but I think:
1. The result of human cremation is carbon dioxide, water vapor, ashes and other substances. Cremation also consumes a lot of energy such as coal, and when energy is tight and the air is If the carbon dioxide content is too high, cremation may not be the best option. In addition, excluding religious factors, natural science also tells us that humans and all things are transforming into each other. Carbon dioxide is just food for plants. On an earth where there is too much carbon dioxide and the number of large trees and other plants is decreasing, it is difficult for plants to absorb carbon dioxide, which means it is difficult to reincarnate into plants. If it cannot become a plant, it certainly cannot become an animal.
2. The result of water burial is that people are eaten by fish in the river and crows and other birds in the sky. If the river water is not polluted and there are a large number of fish, then there will be no health problems. Soon, people will disappear. Have people really disappeared? Of course not, it’s just that various substances from humans have ended up on fish and birds. In religious terms, it means turning into birds and fish. I personally think there is nothing wrong with this statement.
3. The result of burial is that people become food for underground ants and microorganisms. Of course, if the deceased is in a strong and high-end coffin, the bones will generally be difficult to reincarnate (I don’t know what word to use, so I have to use reincarnation), and some will even become fossils. Then, like carbon dioxide in the air, they will exist for a long time. long time.
4. The result of animal burial is that the deceased is eaten by various animals such as wolves, wild dogs, bears, and wild boars. Of course, only places with better natural conditions such as grasslands or forests have the conditions for animal burials. Before long, humans will be decomposed by various animals and plants in nature, and nothing will be left.
There are several funeral methods. I personally agree with water burial and animal burial. If possible, which one would you choose in a hundred years? Burial, water burial, sky burial, and cremation are different methods of handling the remains of the deceased.
In cremation, the cremated ashes are put into urns of various shapes made of different materials such as wood and jade carvings, so that the family members of the deceased can easily take them away and store them.
There are single and double urns. The latter is two-in-one and is used for the burial of deceased couples together. There are big red cloth bags inside the caskets. You only need to put the ashes into the cloth bag. Nothing fancy. If one of the couple dies first and the ashes have been placed in the box, and the other person dies later, you can also purchase a single box instead of a double box. When buried together, place the two urns side by side and cover them with red cloth.
1. Is there any ceremony required when the urn is taken out from the funeral home?
After the ashes are taken out from the funeral home, they cannot see the light until they are buried and covered with a stone slab on the tomb. A large piece of cloth must be used above the urn to block the sun, and at least two people need to hold the cloth. . It would be best to use a tent.
2. Are the grain jars placed in the tomb? What texture is not easily weathered or degraded?
I generally don’t use this at home. Things that are easily corroded are best placed outside the tomb. If you are afraid of stealing, it is best to use glue to fix them firmly. The management office in Dongshan sells those square plastic sealed storage boxes, which are used to store urns. If one of the urns is soaked in water, it may be infested by insects. But I think it’s best not to put the grain cans you mentioned in there.
3. How to place the Seven Spoon Star? Is it on top of the "gold paving" and underneath the plastic box?
I’m not sure about this. Ask someone else.
4. There is no need for a large number of people to be buried, right? I think 5 or 6 people are enough?
When it comes to burial, it is mainly the younger generation of the deceased who goes there. The spouse generally avoids being too sad and sad and will not go. If there are only a few younger generations and their spouses, you can ask for help from friends who have a good relationship with the younger generation. Generally speaking, as long as there are enough people and people are busy, it is enough. You need to do some calculations. The eldest son needs to hold the urn, and at least two people need to hold tents to block the sun. About five people are more suitable. It is best to have a backbone person among them. Conduct methodically.
5. What kind of texture should I buy for the incense burner? Because they need to be placed outside the tomb
Porcelain is usually bought, it is cheap and practical, and there are many people in the cemetery who recycle those things and sell them back. . . Therefore, it is best to use porcelain and use white cement to firmly fix it on the cement ground in front of the tomb, so as not to damage the surface of the tomb. In this case, even if the incense burner is destroyed, the loss will not be big. If you use a metal incense burner, which is more expensive, it will be easier for those people to steal it.
6. My father died of illness, so it is not considered a funeral. What should I pay attention to in the procedure?
Just don’t make it too grand, don’t set off firecrackers or anything like that, just keep a low profile. . .
7. Ask elders or professionals to list the specific burial procedures.
Question 2: What are the requirements for moving the urn?
This is a relatively common question. First, prepare the storage certificate for the ashes in the funeral home, and go to the funeral home during working hours to store the ashes. The office collects the urn of the deceased with the storage certificate and goes through relevant procedures. When bringing the deceased's urn to the cemetery for burial, the following items need to be prepared: If two deceased persons are buried together, prepare a seven-foot red cloth to be used as a "hanging lining" for the cavity, and prepare a corresponding moisture-proof box, that is The "coffin" of the "coffin" as we say, also plays a very good role in moisture-proofing the ashes, or gospel soil can be used to prevent moisture;
The seven-star copper coins and gold coins used in burials Silver ingots, if the deceased had favorite things during his lifetime, they can be buried together, and the tomb beast can be chosen at will according to the wishes of the family. These are basically the items that need to be prepared in the cave. If family members have special requirements for items, they can communicate with the cemetery at any time. During the burial, the decorations on the tombstone are generally bright red silk flowers and decorated latte art. It is best to use flowers to express condolences. Prepare the incense burner and incense as you wish, as well as an appropriate amount of burning paper, and burn them at the designated burning place. The specific tribute items are several kinds of pastries and various fruits. Among them, it is best not to prepare pears (li) and oranges (these are from the Bureau). ), because the homophony is unpleasant.
Although there are professionals in the cemetery who perform the entire burial process, at the end of the burial, the family can prepare a clean cloth to wipe the tombstone of the deceased to show respect.
The above are the basic items needed, and family members can prepare more complete burial supplies according to their own requirements.
Question 3: Things to note and the order of urn burial
1. According to the almanac, select an auspicious day for the deceased to be buried.
2. Relatives of the deceased, accompanied by the undertaker, first burn a small amount of yellow paper in the tomb, commonly known as "warm cave", to show that the deceased also has a "warm home" ".
3. The relatives of the deceased will personally sprinkle some Fuyin soil on the bottom of the tomb. Fuyin soil has the functions of moisture-proof, insect-proof and protecting the urn. Then you can sit facing south or west and carefully place the urn.
4. After placing the urn, you can put gold or silver cloth on it, commonly known as "gold and silver covering", which means honoring the deceased and symbolizing prosperity and wealth in the next life.
5. If the space in the tomb allows, some of the deceased’s favorite items can be placed as a sign of burial.
6. After that, use about 2 bags of Fuyin soil (depending on the size of the tomb), sprinkle it around the urn, fill the entire space of the tomb, and let the Fuyin soil protect the entire urn. It has the meaning of letting the deceased "lay in peace".
7. After the above process is completed, and with the confirmation of the relatives of the deceased, the undertaker will be responsible for sealing the cave.
8. Relatives of the deceased conduct sacrifice ceremonies. Place flower baskets, bouquets, and fresh fruits on tombstones, graves, and open spaces on tombs. You can say some words of comfort to the deceased to express your condolences.
9. The relatives and friends of the deceased who participated in the burial stood in silence and observed silence. Finally, they bowed three times and the memorial ceremony ended.