Tag Archives: Chinese Funeral Customs

Chinese Funeral Traditions Observed in Shanghai

A peek into the Chinese funeral customs of fire, joss paper and xi bo (as seen in Shanghai)
Posted on December 20, 2018 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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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Rural China’s Erotic Funeral Dancers

How globalism and economics influenced Chinese funeral traditions
Posted on May 21, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Hiring professional mourners is a common practice in many parts of the world, especially in rural China. Yet one mourning practice has inspired a country-wide crackdown. In recent years, some families in China have hired exotic dancers to perform at … Continue reading →

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The Revival of Chinese Funeral Customs

Professional mourners revive Chinese funeral customs with lively, ritual-based performances
Posted on July 11, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The ancient funeral rituals of China have been experiencing a popularity renaissance. In what is described by NPR as a “final, dramatic and tearful farewell,” the revived funeral rituals combine music, food and drink with an emotional performance by a … Continue reading →

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