What are the taboos when you have to open the coffin?

In the Central Plains of China, there is a saying that the dead are buried in graves. It is not easy to open the coffin, which means disrespect for the ancestors and disturbs their rest and soul.

There are only a few possibilities to open the coffin, because it has to be moved and buried, and there is DNA that is often done in litigation now.

So as long as there is enough time. Many people will take a look at the auspicious day of the zodiac and see when it is appropriate to move the grave. Then tell your ancestors in advance and ask for forgiveness and cooperation.

Then if you can choose your own grave, you will usually ask a feng shui master or a respected person to take a look at the terrain and feng shui. Of course, if it is because of land expropriation and collective relocation, we should try our best to arrange a suitable place for our ancestors. In China, ancestral graves mean blessing and continuity.

Usually, graves are moved in the morning. So sooner rather than later. First, people are full of energy in the morning and avoid exposing their ancestors' bones to the sun when opening coffins. And the most taboo is that there is dirt in the coffin or on the bodies of ancestors.

Be kind to the animals near the grave.

Usually when digging a grave, you need to start from behind the tombstone, not from behind. This is the hierarchy in China. The younger generation is standing at the feet of the older generation, please move.

As children, we should also speak to the coffin devoutly, as if the deceased were still alive, and do respect and comfort. In such an atmosphere, it often goes very smoothly.

And there are often some strange phenomena that do not follow certain procedures. This is also the filial piety of China people who respect death like life. Many people will feel comfort only if they satisfy their wishes.

Generally speaking, piety to ancestors is enough. Too many superstitions will only upset your mind. What did you say?/Sorry?