Ten tips for erecting tombstones

The ten important things to pay attention to when erecting a tombstone include: the distance between the tombstone and the tomb, choosing an auspicious day, the direction of the tombstone being consistent with the direction of the altar, the height of the tombstone, the pattern on the top of the tombstone, the writing of the inscription, the content of the inscription, the color of the tombstone, The style of the tombstone should respect the preferences of the deceased and not erect a tombstone on a single grave.

1. The distance between the tombstone and the tomb: The distance between the tombstone and the tomb should be moderate, avoid being too close or too far, generally between 9 inches and 6 feet. The distance between the tombstone and the acupoint should be adapted to the construction conditions of the tomb.

2. Choose an auspicious day: According to the specific circumstances of the tombstone, choose an auspicious day to erect the tombstone.

3. The direction of the monument should be consistent with the direction of the altar: the direction of the monument should be consistent with the direction of the altar to show respect.

4. The height of the monument: The height of the monument should be observed on the spot according to the specific circumstances of the monument. Generally, it should be avoided to be too high or too low.

5. The pattern on the top of the stele: The upper part of the stele should be engraved with a pattern, and the pattern should be directed by the local master. Generally, the pattern is auspicious.

6. Writing of inscriptions: The inscriptions should be written clearly and beautifully, usually in black ink.

7. Contents of the inscription: The inscription should include the deceased’s name, date of birth and death, place of origin, identity and other information, as well as the name of the person who erected the monument and the time when the monument was erected.

8. Color of tombstone: The color of tombstone is generally white marble, which means purity and purity.

9. The style of the tombstone should respect the preferences of the deceased: The style of the tombstone should be developed according to the preferences of the deceased to reflect the respect and commemoration of the deceased.

10. No monument should be erected on a single grave: No monument should be erected on a single grave. This means that after a person passes away, his or her partner who is still alive cannot erect a monument. This is to show respect and remembrance of your partner. Erecting monuments instead of single graves reflects the values ??of loyalty and filial piety, as well as people's loyalty and dependence on each other.

Taboos for erecting monuments

1. Choosing the wrong cemetery: When erecting a monument, you must choose a proper cemetery and avoid places that are damp or have poor soil and water.

2. Choose the wrong time: The time to erect the monument should be on an auspicious day of the zodiac or the lunar calendar.

3. Not suitable for construction: It is not suitable to carry out construction during mourning period or some unlucky days.

4. Improper direction: The direction of erecting the monument should be in the direction of sufficient Yang energy, not in the direction of darkness.

5. Bad weather: In bad weather, it is not appropriate to carry out monument erecting and sacrificial ceremonies.

6. Improper position of moving earth: When erecting monuments and offering sacrifices, if the position of moving earth is improper, it may have adverse effects on Feng Shui.

7. Bad feng shui: If the feng shui of the cemetery is not good, it may have a negative impact on the sacrificial ceremony.

8. Rough construction: The construction quality and workmanship of the monument should be relatively precise and should not be rough and sloppy.

9. Taboo language: When performing the monument erection ceremony, be careful not to say some unlucky words.

The above content needs to be combined with the actual situation and is for reference only.