When is it better to erect a monument in Qingming?

The day before Tomb-Sweeping Day erected the Qingming Monument, that is, April 4th.

Tomb-Sweeping Day is a traditional festival and the best time to worship ancestors in China. The day before the monument is erected in Tomb-Sweeping Day, it can be guaranteed that the ancestor worship ceremony will be completed during the stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day, so as to better worship the ancestors.

As the saying goes, "ten miles is different, and a hundred miles is different." Different regions have different answers to the best question of when to move the grave and erect a monument this year.

In some areas, it is advocated to move the grave and set up a monument on the anniversary, in some areas, it is advocated to move the grave and set up a monument in Tomb-Sweeping Day and around October 1st, and in some areas, it is suggested that Tomb-Sweeping Day move the grave and set up a monument within ten days. As for the best time to move the grave and erect a monument, the main family should choose the right day to move the grave and erect a monument according to the local burial customs.

Matters needing attention in setting up a monument in Qingming

First of all, the site selection of the cemetery should be considered before the tomb is erected in Qingming. This needs a master to see, so I won't teach others how to teach an axe. I know the style of the tombstone very well. After all, three generations are engaged in tombstone carving related work.

Secondly, the tomb will be erected in Qingming, and the tombstone style should be reserved in advance before it can be installed as scheduled. There are two main styles of tombstones, one is traditional tombstones and the other is artistic tombstones. Suitable places are the same, private cemeteries or cemeteries can be used.

Third, the tombstone inscription of Qingming Monument should be prepared in advance and engraved. The writing of tombstone inscriptions is mainly based on the situation of the deceased.

Finally, it is not as early as possible to determine the time to set up the Qingming monument with relatives. According to your own situation, it is best to be at 5-7 o'clock, which is Shi Mao. In the ancient calendar, there is no need to erect a monument to sweep the grave in the morning, but it is usually between 8 am and 3 pm, as long as it is not before dawn or the sun has set.