Three taboos when erecting monuments:
1. Pay attention to the size of the monument. It should not be too high or too short. Generally, it should not be too low, but not as high as the abdomen and not as high as the neck. Taller is not always better. It is best to match the cemetery. The tombs of ordinary people are not too tall, especially the emperor's mausoleum. A tall stele is erected in front of the grave, which creates a pressure on the tomb. On the contrary, it affects the future of future generations, and the future of descendants will not be affected. prosperous. The shape of the tombstone should be rectangular and regular, not too narrow or too wide. If the tombstone is short and wide, the descendants will be short and fat. And these are all things to pay attention to.
2. Notes on the inscription. The stone tablet is usually engraved with the name of the tomb owner, the year he was born, and the year he died. In addition to this information, there is also the name of the person who erected the monument (usually a descendant), the date when the monument was erected, etc. The inscription must be inscribed. That is, concave engraving, not convex engraving. Secondly, the number of words should exceed the zodiac. The zodiac, originated from Zhang Ling's Taoism, is consistent with the 12th day of the zodiac. According to calculations, the number of single digits in the total number of characters is 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, or 9, which is auspicious. The font should not be running script or cursive script, but should be solemn Wei stele style, official script, or regular script. However, this also depends on local customs and the habits of the person who carved the monument. If a tomb is to be erected, most of the time there must be a tombstone inscription. The inscription on the tombstone is usually engraved with the deceased's name, place of origin, business, achievements, date of death, the name of the person who set up the monument and his relationship with the deceased. The inscription should be written with respect and affection for the deceased. And these can be decided according to your own wishes.
3. Things to note after erecting the monument. After the tombstone is erected, you should pay attention to protecting it. When you have time to visit, you should pay attention to clearing the weeds and trees around the tombstone. The monument must not be crooked, any bird droppings must be wiped clean, and if it is cracked, it must be repaired or replaced. According to Feng Shui, tombstones are related to the good and bad luck of the whole family. Friends who believe in Feng Shui and numerology are better to pay attention to them. In addition, there are some particularities in erecting monuments. Depending on the region and customs, there may be differences.