Funeral

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Han People
WASP
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Refrences:
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WASP
The body is washed and dressed in the decedent's ( 死 者) best clothes, and adorned with watches, necklaces, brooches and so on.
The face of the deceased is covered with a yellow paper. A white cloth is hung over the doorway to the house.
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2. Comparison
Han People
Funeral Complicated/“重殓厚葬” process Funeral colors
WASP
Simple / “简丧薄葬 ”
White
Black
Funeral gifts
Funeral keening
Wreath (花圈)
Fresh Flowers
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3. Funeral Ceremony
At the Funeral ceremony, the wailing哀号 of the mourners 哀悼 者 reaches a crescendo渐强 and the coffin is nailed钉住 shut.
Frequently, a relative or close friend will be asked to give a eulogy称赞, which details happy memories and accomplishments.
Funeral mourning of Han People
◆After the death of the person buried, does not mean that the funeral is over, then there are many activities, such as:burning seven(烧七， 七七)，Burning one hundred days(烧百天), burning anniversary（烧周年）, burning the third anniversary（烧三周年）
Comparison of Han People and WASP's Funeral
1. Funeral etiqutte
Content
2. Funeral process
3. Funeral mourning
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Funeral etiqutte
1. Definition
Funeral etiquette is a kind of ritual to treat death, and it is the most direct interpretation about our lives.
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3. Funeral Ceremony
Han People
Show the wealth of the deceased family.
WASP
Give a eulogy (称赞).
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4. The Burial
Han People's cemeteries (公 墓) are generally located on hillsides since this is thought to improve Fengshui.
WASP - A burial service, conducted at the side of the grave.
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4. The Burial
Han People
Avoid bad luck associated with death.
WASP
Say goodbye.
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Funeral mourning
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Funeral mourning of WASP
◆After the death of the person buried,In the ninth day of the burial, twenty days, ten days, and a fourth anniversary festival to be held in the souls of the ceremony. Relatives can go alone, with a bouquet of flowers.
The dead layman's head is placed a crown. The deceased is placed in the coffin( 棺材).
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2. The wake （守灵）
Han People - the coffin ( 棺材), wreaths (花圈), altar (祭坛)， Joss paper (纸钱), incense (香).
WASP - the coffin, flowers, display ( 展览),
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2. The wake （守灵）
Han People
Respect the deceased, and respect the family.
WASP
Show the deceased "happy times".
Wail（哀嚎）
Sob （啜泣）
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Han Peoplocess
1. Ablutions (净体)
Han People
The body is cleaned and dressed in the finest clothes.Such clothes are usually blue , black or brown.