What are the taboos when the old man is gone?

First, I am afraid that I have no relatives when I die.

In the past, people attached great importance to carrying on the family line, thinking that when the old man died, there must be descendants present, so that when the old man left, he would be sent away instead of alone; Old people don't have to worry about it all the time in the underworld, their souls can get peace.

If the old man dies in the presence of all relatives, it is the greatest blessing. According to legend, Bai people believe that the old man died in the arms of his children and grandchildren, and they are repaying the kindness of raising him, commonly known as "receiving gas."

Second, it is forbidden to let the dead go naked.

Many places in the north emphasize that the deceased should be dressed neatly before his death, and the deceased should not be allowed to run naked. Therefore, in the past, when the elderly reached a certain age, their children and grandchildren often had to prepare shroud for them in leap month, so that the elderly could look at it with confidence.

The quantity and texture of shroud are very particular. The number of pieces should be odd, such as five pieces, seven pieces and nine pieces, and avoid even numbers to avoid disaster coming again; In terms of materials, it is forbidden to use satin, because "satin" and "broken" are homophonic, and silk is used more, because "silk" and "thick" are homophonic, which means wishing future generations many children and grandchildren; Shrouds can't be made of fur yet, for fear that they will become beasts in the afterlife.

Third, the taboo of burial.

1. When you leave, don't cry on the body. When buried, relatives should temporarily hold back their grief and control their tears so as not to spill them on the body.

2. Dogs and cats are forbidden to approach the corpse before and after the funeral, which is considered to cause the deceased to suddenly stand upright or become a zombie.

3, the coffin is taboo to use willow. The coffin is made of pine and cypress, and willow is forbidden. Because pine and cypress symbolize longevity, willow trees will not bear seeds, and they may never see them again.