The Burial in China
1 min readChinese cemeteries are generally located on hillsides as this is thought to improve the feng shui.The further up the hill the grave is，the better its situationis thought to be.When the procession arrives at the graveside it is taken down from the hearse and，again，all present turn away from the coffin，and also turn away whenit is lowered into the grave.Family members and other relatives throw a handful ofearth into the grave before it is filled.After the funeral，all clothes worn by themourners will be burned in order to avoid the bad luck associated with death.After the coffin is buried，the keeper of the cemetery will also offer prayers for the deceased.
Family members and relatives are presented with a red packet（a sign of gratitude from the deceased family，and the money contained in it must be spent）and a white towel，also as a sign of gratitude but also for funeral guests to wipe off perspiration.
Folk Custom in Modern Funeral
Modern funeral and memorial service have changed the old custom in many ways. Origami and other imitation articles are no longer used.Wreath is used for sacrificial burials，which is seen as sun flower；and instead of making paper posts，people now use ever green cypress twig to symbolize the tree of life.It is a different art form，but the same cultural implication.
