Encountering a Funeral Procession on the Road: A Few Rules Taught by Elders

Encountering a funeral procession on the road, the older generation has a set of rules, taught from childhood to adulthood.

Give way. When a funeral procession comes, whether you are walking, riding a bike, or driving a car, you must stop and let them go first. In some places, you should stand by the side of the road with your back to the procession, and not look at them face-to-face; in some places, you should take off your hat and bow your head.

Do not point with your finger. Do not point at the coffin, the portrait of the deceased, or the family members, as it is said to be disrespectful to the dead.

Do not take photos, do not take videos, and do not gossip. The people in the procession are grieving; being photographed is rude.

If the procession comes and someone on the road scatters joss paper, called "buying road money," it means giving money to the little ghosts along the way so they do not block the deceased's path. If joss paper falls on you or at your feet, do not pick it up.

If someone in the procession is crying, when you pass by, do not laugh, do not speak, and do not talk loudly on the phone.

After returning home, wash your hands and face. In some places, you must also step over a brazier at the door, said to dispel bad luck.

These rules are a little respect for the dead, and a little consideration for the family members. Nowadays, funerals are becoming less common in cities, but in rural areas, many people still observe them.

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