What is the funeral custom in Chaoshan area?

When the old people in Chaoshan area are dying, they will be moved into the mourning hall. After death, their relatives must come to the river or spring with pots and pans and drop coins to "buy" the stagnant water. Then use the water to hold a bathing ceremony for the dead. Then he gave the deceased a haircut and plastic surgery. He took off his clothes and put on a shroud. ?

Before you die, you must wait for the brothers, sisters and children of the deceased to meet before you can enter the coffin. Before entering the coffin, put paper money on the bottom of the coffin, and then fold it into five "persimmon flowers" and add them to it. After the body is put into the coffin, put a "persimmon flower" on the forehead, navel and toes, then seal the coffin and nail six nails with an axe. ?

After the funeral, the relatives of the deceased will wear linen to Dai Xiao to "do their filial piety", which is also one of the ancient gifts. When the coffin is carried to the intersection or bridge, undertaker will say goodbye to the deceased and go home, regardless of relatives and friends.

Extended data

Chaoshan area believes in "Feng Shui", and many people will choose Feng Shui treasure land to "build a house" before they die. The so-called "alive" is a tomb built for the dead.

In addition to selecting cemeteries in advance, some Chaoshan areas also prepare coffins and shroud in advance. Coffins are usually made of fine, solid and high-quality wood such as catalpa, camphor and cypress. The coffins used in folk funerals depend on their family assets, and the rich do not hesitate to spend a lot of money to buy coffins, carefully carved and painted, which is extremely luxurious; The thin white coffin of the poor is simple and rough.

When making a shroud, choose the right day. When finished, collect them separately and don't be overwhelmed by other clothes. Take it out to bask in the sun on the sixth day of June every year to get rid of mildew.