中英雙語話中國民風民俗 第31期:葬禮儀式
Form of the Funeral Ceremony
葬禮儀式The funeral ceremony,traditionally lasts over 49 days, the first seven days being the most important. Prayers are said every seven days for 49 days if the family can afford it. If the family is in poor circumstances,the period may be shortened to from 3 to 7 days. Usually, it is the responsibility of the daughters to bear the funeral expenses. The head of the family should be present for, at least the first and,possibly the second，prayer ceremony. The number of ceremonies conducted is dependent on the financial situation of the family. The head of the family should also be present for the burial or the cremation.
葬禮儀式上，傳統超過49天，前七天是最重要的。如果家庭可以負擔得起，據說49天裏祈禱每隔七天舉行一次。如果在家庭貧窮的情況下，可以縮短到3至7天。通常情況下，女兒要承擔喪葬費。該家族的首領應該出席，至少在第一天和可能第二天的祈禱儀式。開展儀式的數量取決於家庭的經濟狀況。家庭的負責人也應出席葬禮或火化。
