How to decorate the mourning hall at home

There are layout designs, portraits and relics, flowers, candles and incense burners, and sacrifices and offerings in the mourning hall at home.

1, layout and design

When arranging the mourning hall, we should first pay attention to the overall layout and design. Consider the size, location, atmosphere and color of the mourning hall to create a solemn atmosphere. At the same time, careful arrangements and designs should be made according to the age, gender, occupation and beliefs of the deceased to express respect and nostalgia for the deceased.

2. Portraits and relics

The portrait is the last photo left by the deceased in the world, and it is also one of the most important items in the mourning hall. When choosing a portrait, you should choose the most satisfactory photo of the deceased before his death to show the elegance and demeanor of the deceased before his death. At the same time, some things that the deceased liked before his death should be placed under the portrait, such as books, watches and stationery. To express their nostalgia and condolences to the deceased.

3. Flowers and plants

Flowers are one of the essential elements in the mourning hall, which can add vitality and vitality to the mourning hall. When choosing flowers, we should choose according to the preferences of the deceased and the meaning of flowers. For example, lilies represent purity and elegance, chrysanthemums represent nostalgia and nostalgia, and carnations represent maternal love and gratitude. In addition, some green plants, such as evergreen, cactus and asparagus, can be placed outside the mourning hall to express the memory and mourning for the deceased.

4. Candles and incense burners

Candles and incense burners are one of the essential items in the mourning hall. When choosing candles and incense burners, choose ones with good quality and elegant style. At the same time, we should light sandalwood or agarwood in the incense burner to create a mysterious and sacred atmosphere.

5. Sacrifices and offerings

When decorating the mourning hall, you can also prepare some sacrifices and offerings according to the beliefs and hometown customs of the deceased. These items can include flowers, fruits, cakes, etc. Express the memory and condolences for the deceased.

Taboos for setting up a mourning hall at home:

1. Set up a mourning hall at home, and pay attention to some taboos, such as not crying and quarreling in front of the mourning hall, not eating and drinking in front of the mourning hall, and so on. These are acts that do not respect the deceased and do not conform to traditional culture.

2. During the period of setting up a mourning hall at home, relatives and friends may come to pay tribute and pay attention to etiquette. After the guests arrive, they should be warmly received, comforted and consoled. At the same time, be careful not to ask for gifts or money from guests.

On the last day of setting up the mourning hall, a closing ceremony will be held to show that the mourning is over. The closing ceremony generally includes lighting cremation paper money, burning incense and wishing, and removing the mourning hall. After the ceremony, family members can put on new clothes at an appropriate time, indicating that life has started again.

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