Death and Dying
Resources of traditional Chinese funeral customs and ceremony.
A Chinese Funeral
When I went to offer condolences to her family there was a lamp burning in the living room although it was broad daylight.
When I went to offer condolences to her family there was a lamp burning in the living room although it was broad daylight.
Crossing the Gate of Death in Chinese Buddhist Culture
An article by Dr. Yutang Lin.
An article by Dr. Yutang Lin.
Funeral Customs & the Wake
Introduction to Chinese funeral customs.
Introduction to Chinese funeral customs.
Personal Ceremonies: Marriage / Funeral Rites
An introduction.
An introduction.
San Francisco Chinese funeral
This film shows most of the ceremonial portion of the funeral procession of Tom Kim Yung (1858- 1903).
This film shows most of the ceremonial portion of the funeral procession of Tom Kim Yung (1858- 1903).
Theravadin Buddhist Chinese Funeral
How a funeral is to be conducted in the Buddhist way.
How a funeral is to be conducted in the Buddhist way.
Traditional Chinese Funeral Arrangements
On the passing away of the father, the eldest son becomes the head of the family.
On the passing away of the father, the eldest son becomes the head of the family.