When a relative dies, why do people close to him have to attend the funeral?

The death of a relative, of course, as a relative, represents a kind of nostalgia and a kind of commemoration, so relatives must be present, and it also represents a pattern of being a person before death.

In ancient times, people paid more attention to carrying on the family line. When the old man leaves, there must be a younger generation present, which represents the new prosperity of this family, so when the old man leaves, he is sent away, not alone. Old people don't have to worry all the time in the underworld, and their souls can get peace. If the old man dies in front of all his relatives, it is the greatest blessing. Legend has it that an old man of a clan must die in the arms of his descendants, so that they can repay the kindness of raising him.

In many places in the north, people have different concerns about funerals. You don't have to wear the clothes of the dead before you die, and you can't let the dead walk naked. Therefore, in the old society, when the old people reached a certain age, their children and grandchildren often prepared shroud for them in leap month, so that the old people could look at it with confidence. The quantity and texture of the shroud are very particular. The number of pieces should be odd, such as five pieces, seven pieces and nine pieces, and avoid even numbers for fear of disaster coming again; In terms of materials, satin is forbidden because "satin" and "broken" are homophonic.

Silk must be used more, because it is homophonic, thick and can reproduce. You can't wear clothes with animal hair in the shroud, or you will be an animal in your next life. You can't shed tears on the dead when you are dying. Future generations should hold back their tears. Dogs and cats should not be allowed to get close to each other before they die. Willows are forbidden in coffins. The coffin is made of pine and cypress, which is forbidden in Vitamin. Because pine and cypress symbolize longevity, willow trees will not bear seeds and may never see them again. During the period of filial piety, children can't go to other people's homes casually, can't go to other people's homes to pay New Year greetings, and others can't say "Happy New Year". The most important thing is not to go to a sick family, so as not to bring bad things. As the saying goes, old people wear warm clothes and filial piety, and don't visit their neighbors.