2, bouquet preparation: From ancient times to the present, the most common grave-sweeping sacrifice is white flowers, while in ancient times, chrysanthemums were regarded as entrusted flowers, meaning missing and homesickness. So white chrysanthemum is the most suitable flower for grave sweeping. If there are no special circumstances, it is best not to use flowers with bright colors and rich fragrance, so as not to give people the impression of disrespecting the dead.
3, sweeping the grave: When sweeping the grave, it is recommended not to choose black clothes, so as not to provoke yin. But don't choose bright colors such as red or yellow, otherwise it will give people a feeling of disrespect for the dead. So it is better to choose plain clothes. In addition, it is recommended not to buy shoes, because "shoes" and "evil" are homophonic, and buying shoes will provoke evil spirits and affect fortune.
4. Grave-sweeping steps: Before sweeping the grave, all the weeds on the grave should be cut off, and the surrounding of the mausoleum should be repaired, then some new soil should be added to the grave, and finally incense paper and wine should be poured for sacrifice. Sacrifice steps: modify the cemetery-incense-meat-toast-worship-farewell. Sacrifice order: father, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter, second son, second daughter?
5, grave sweeping advice: avoid the peak of grave sweeping; Pay attention to what you carry with you; Parents with children should take good care of their children and prevent them from getting lost because of playing; Pay attention to fire prevention, ensure safety, make civilized sacrifices, and use flowers instead of burning paper money, incense sticks and setting off firecrackers for sweeping sacrifices, which is not only the best commemoration for relatives, but also reduces fire hazards.