1, the coffin is too heavy
The relatives of the deceased couldn't lift the coffin because it was too heavy. According to public records, the coffin and body of the deceased weighed at least 500 Jin. Relatives of the deceased can't all be strong, and the burial place is generally in the suburbs, so the road can't be flat and spacious. In order to bury the deceased smoothly and avoid accidents, relatives are generally not required to carry coffins.
2. For the sake of safety.
According to the traditional funeral etiquette, in the process of sending coffins, children's sons and grandchildren should lead the way, and some immediate female relatives should help carry coffins. In some rural areas, immediate family members still need to kneel down and go to the cemetery repeatedly on the way to carry coffins. Therefore, generally speaking, it is not suitable for relatives to carry coffins for the sake of the smooth funeral ceremony and the physical safety of relatives of the deceased.
Matters needing attention in funeral ceremony
1, clothing to wear
When attending the funeral, don't wear colorful clothes, shoes and hats, and don't wear sportswear or casual clothes. Both men and women should choose simple and dark clothes, shoes and hats such as black, gray and blue. Women should not wear heavy makeup, but can choose to wear plain jewelry.
2. Appearance and behavior
Funeral should be the last journey to send the dead away calmly and solemnly. At the funeral scene, after meeting the family of the deceased, you should shake hands politely and comfort the family with appropriate language. Whether out of curiosity or for other reasons, we should not pay attention to the families of the deceased.
3. With the funeral
After attending the funeral, the relatives of the deceased usually arrange a meal to thank the guests. Funerals are usually held in the early hours of the morning, and the descendants of funerals are already hungry. If there are no special circumstances, try to attend.
Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-China Folk White Etiquette