We will tell you about all the nuances of funerals that must be observed. Even in the most difficult moment, you need to remember them.

Funeral ceremony

Funerals are a very tragic and painful event, also filled with mysticism. After all, it is the moment when the boundaries between worlds become very thin, claim psychics. This whole process has its own laws, beliefs, traditions that need to be known and remembered.

1. Cover all mirrors in the house

The most well-known belief. It is no longer just a belief, but a strict rule. Immediately after death, all reflective surfaces in the deceased`s house must be covered with thick fabric. This is necessary so that the soul does not fall into the mirror world and stay there forever. Mirrors are not uncovered for 40 days, as it is believed that souls remain in our world all this time.

2. Relatives must not carry the coffin

According to tradition, the deceased`s coffin must be carried by hand, but relatives must not do it under any circumstances, so that the deceased does not think that they are glad about his death. Although some interpret this ritual a bit differently: relatives must not carry the coffin so as not to follow in the deceased`s footsteps. Blood calls to blood.

3. The deceased`s measurements are placed with them

This applies to all things that came into contact with the already deceased person. Therefore, the measure used to make the coffin, the ties that bound the deceased`s hands and feet, must be placed in the coffin. These things are often used in magical rituals, so leaving them is very dangerous.

4. Fir branches at the threshold

This tradition was always observed. It was believed that fir branches should always be placed at the threshold so that relatives and friends who come to say goodbye to the deceased do not take death to their home.

5. Do not leave the deceased alone in the house

And not only in the house, but even in the room. Someone must always be with the deceased. It is believed that the deceased`s soul needs support, so psalms and prayers should be read at the coffin.

6. After the coffin is carried out of the house

The one who leaves the house last sweeps and washes the floors after the deceased. They sweep and wash only from the threshold, not the other way around. After that is done, the broom and floor cloth are thrown away. While the coffin is in the house, cleaning and sweeping are not allowed.

7. The deceased`s hair comb

The comb used to arrange the deceased`s hair is either placed in the coffin with them or thrown into a river afterward. This item is considered unclean; it cannot be washed or purified. The best is to throw it into a river. It is important that no one combs with this comb anymore.

8. Returning from the funeral

When returning home, be sure to touch the stove. This tradition originated a very long time ago and is related to the fact that the stove identifies the element of fire. Older people say that touching the stove can burn all bad signs. If there is no stove or something similar, light a candle; it also helps to burn all the bad.

9. Children and pregnant women should not go to funerals

Indeed, such a tradition exists and has been preserved from ancient times. Even if a very close person died, it was not recommended for children and pregnant women to go to the cemetery. However, this is not a strict prohibition, at least in these times.

10. When leaving the cemetery, do not look back

It is believed that after the funeral, when everyone is leaving the cemetery, you must not turn back, even if someone calls you.

11. Turn furniture upside down

Furniture items (benches, chairs, table) on which the coffin stood must be turned upside down when it is taken to the cemetery. The furniture can be put back only after a day. There is also a tradition of placing an axe in the place where the coffin stood. This is necessary so that there is no another death in the house.

12. Funeral procession

As beliefs say, if a funeral procession passes by your house, no one in the house should be lying down. It is said that the deceased can take the sleeping one with them. You must not look out the window at the procession; better to draw the curtains and stay in silence.

You must not run across the path of the funeral procession. It is believed that if the deceased was ill, the one who runs across can take his illness upon themselves.

The funeral day is very complicated and painful, but it must be conducted correctly, no matter what. It is important to observe all the rules, arrange a memorial meal, and pay proper respect to the deceased. Some sacredly believe in these customs, while others consider them superstitions. You can decide for yourself.

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