中英双语话中国民风民俗 第31期:葬礼仪式
Form of the Funeral Ceremony
葬礼仪式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.
葬礼仪式上，传统超过49天，前七天是最重要的。如果家庭可以负担得起，据说49天里祈祷每隔七天举行一次。如果在家庭贫穷的情况下，可以缩短到3至7天。通常情况下，女儿要承担丧葬费。该家族的首领应该出席，至少在第一天和可能第二天的祈祷仪式。开展仪式的数量取决于家庭的经济状况。家庭的负责人也应出席葬礼或火化。
