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Chinese Funeral Traditions Observed in Shanghai

A peek into the Chinese funeral customs of fire, joss paper and xi bo (as seen in Shanghai)

Our founder, Suzette, recently visited China and was able to bear witness to a Chinese funeral in Shanghai. China is known for their visually expressive rituals (especially with their Chinese New Year festivities) and their funerals are no different. Below … Continue reading

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