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2. www.scmp.com › lifestyle › articleHong Kong’s Taoist funerals: the superstition, symbolism and ...

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   Jul 18, 2017 · Photo: Antony Dickson. Taoist funeral practices run much deeper than the material realm, though, and the elaborate ceremony is steeped in ancient beliefs and rituals. Green-eyed ghosts may...

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3. cultus.hk › cemetery_lecture › WilsonCHINESE BURIAL CUSTOMS IN HONG KONG - cultus.hk

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   the New Territories, however, Hong Kong was not in a position to follow the same rural traditions of burial procedure and there­ fore was forced to evolve a pattern more or less of its own. The postwar change of Government in China has led to even further changes in local burial customs. For non-Christian Chinese in Hong Kong the focus of burial

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   What is a funeral in Hong Kong?

   • After all, it is an act of paying tribute to a person’s last stage of life. In Hong Kong, the mainstream tradition is a combination of Taoist and some Buddhist customs. These funerals involve various rules and have a set of regimes that is strictly followed.

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   Did Hong Kong have a burial tradition before 1949?

   • Before 1949, burial customs in China were largely geared to the traditions of a predominantly agricultural country. Except in the New Territories, however, Hong Kong was not in a position to follow the same rural traditions of burial procedure and there fore was forced to evolve a pattern more or less of its own.

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   What happens after a funeral in Hong Kong?

   • After funeral ceremonies are complete, the casket is taken to a burial ground, often on a hillside for positive feng shui. Depending on beliefs and preferences, Buddhists may choose cremation. In Hong Kong, cremation is encouraged. It is customary for some families to witness the cremation.

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   What is a Taoism funeral in Hong Kong?

   • Taoism, like Buddhism – the second-most-common choice for a funeral service in Hong Kong, followed by a Catholic ceremony – holds that humans undergo an endless cycle of death and rebirth. In between, the soul resides in various realms of good and evil.

   Hong Kong’s Taoist funerals: the superstition, symbolism and how to st…

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5. www.dignitymemorial.com › memorial-servicesA Complete Guide to Traditional Chinese Funeral Customs

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   Gifts of money to the family. Chinese funeral guests can be expected to give the grieving family money, 奠儀 (diàn yí), at the funeral or one day prior. The traditional gift is an odd dollar amount, starting at $101, in a white envelope. It may be handed to a family member or put into a donation box.

6. www.localiiz.com › post › culture-history-exploringUnearthing the taboos of death in Chinese culture | Localiiz

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   Jul 21, 2020 · Funerary rituals are the embodiment of a culture’s profound understanding of the human experience. After all, it is an act of paying tribute to a person’s last stage of life. In Hong Kong, the mainstream tradition is a combination of Taoist and some Buddhist customs.

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8. endly.co › chinese-funeral-traditionsChinese Funeral Traditions: Guide to Beliefs & Ceremonies

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   Dec 19, 2023 · Understand the intricacies of Chinese funeral traditions. From ancestor worship to burial customs, mourning attire, funeral feasts, and more.

9. www.rosehills.com › planning-ahead › chinese-traditionsChinese Funeral Traditions | Rose Hills Memorial Park ...

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   DOWNLOAD GUIDE. Asian families span vast geographical and ethnic areas, and follow a variety of religious practices, including Buddhist, Hindu and Taoist. Rose Hills funeral professionals are well-versed in Chinese funeral traditions, including those of families from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

10. www.thoughtco.com › chinese-funeral-traditions-687456Chinese Funeral Traditions and Preparation - ThoughtCo

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    Jan 28, 2020 · Funeral Preparation. The job of coordinating and preparing Chinese funerals falls on the children or younger family members of the deceased person. It is part of the Confucian principle of filial piety and devotion to one’s parents. Family members must consult the Chinese Almanac to determine the best date to hold the Chinese funeral ceremony.