Chinese funeral rituals

Alright kiddo, so when someone from China passes away, their family and friends gather together to pay their respects and say goodbye. This gathering is called a funeral.

During the funeral, there are different rituals that are performed. One of the most important ones is offering food and other items to the person who has passed away. This is believed to help their spirit move on to the afterlife comfortably, and also to show respect for them.

Another common ritual is burning incense and paper money. The incense is burned to represent a spiritual offering and prayer to help the person's spirit ascend to heaven, while the paper money is burned as the belief that the spirit still needs money in the afterlife.

The mourning period for the family of the deceased can range from a few days to several months. During this period, the family members will wear special clothes, usually black or white, to signify their mourning, and they will often refrain from social activities and gatherings.

The final funeral ceremony usually involves a procession and a burial or cremation. The procession involves the family and mourners walking behind the hearse (the vehicle that carries the deceased's body) to the burial or cremation site. Once the body is buried or cremated, there is often a feast to celebrate the person's life and to say goodbye to them one last time.

These are just some of the many Chinese funeral rituals that are performed to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.