Ten lectures on erecting a monument

Ten things to pay attention to when setting up a tombstone include: the distance between the tombstone and the tomb, auspicious day, the direction of the tombstone is consistent with the direction of the altar, the height of the tombstone, the pattern of the top of the tombstone, the writing of the inscription, the content of the inscription, the color of the tombstone, and the style of the tombstone. The preferences of the deceased should be respected, and no monument should be set up in a single tomb.

1, the distance between the tombstone and the grave: the distance between the tombstone and the grave should be moderate, avoiding being too close or too far, generally between 9 inches and 6 feet. The distance between the tombstone and the acupoint should be adapted to the construction of the tomb.

2. Choose an auspicious day: according to the specific conditions of the tombstone, choose an auspicious monument.

3. The direction of the monument is consistent with the direction of the altar: the direction of the monument should be consistent with the direction of the altar to show respect.

4. The height of the monument: The height of the monument should be investigated on the spot according to the specific conditions of the monument, and it is generally necessary to avoid being too high or too low.

5. The pattern on the top of the monument: the upper part of the monument should be engraved with patterns, which are guided by local teachers and generally use auspicious patterns.

6. Inscription writing: Inscriptions should be written clearly and beautifully, usually in black ink.

7. Content of the inscription: The inscription should include the name, date of birth and death, place of origin, identity and other information of the deceased, as well as the name and time of the monument.

8. Tombstone color: The color of the tombstone is generally white marble, which represents purity.

9, tombstone style should respect the preferences of the deceased: according to the preferences of the deceased, the tombstone style is formulated to reflect the respect and commemoration of the deceased.

10, single grave without monument: single grave without monument means that after a person dies, the person whose partner is still alive cannot erect a monument. This is a respect and commemoration for your partner. Setting up a monument instead of a single grave embodies the values of loyalty and filial piety and the loyalty and dependence between people.

Taboos for building monuments

1, choose the wrong cemetery: choose a good cemetery when erecting a monument, and avoid being in a damp or poor soil and water place.

2. Wrong time: The time for erecting the monument should be chosen on the auspicious day of the ecliptic or the auspicious day of the lunar calendar.

3. Not suitable for construction: not suitable for construction during funeral or some unlucky days.

4. Inappropriate direction: The direction of the monument should be the direction with sufficient yang, not the dark direction.

5. Bad weather: In bad weather, it is not appropriate to hold a memorial ceremony.

6. Improper ground breaking orientation: If the ground breaking orientation is improper during the memorial ceremony, it may have a bad influence on Feng Shui.

7. Bad feng shui: If the feng shui in the cemetery is not good, it may have a negative impact on the sacrificial ceremony.

8. Rough construction: the construction quality and technology of the monument should be fine, not rough and sloppy.

9. Taboo: Be careful not to say something unlucky during the memorial ceremony.

The above contents should be combined with the actual situation for reference only.