The meaning of mourning

The meaning of mourning is to go to the funeral home to pay homage to the deceased after learning the news of his death.

For example, if a relative or friend of yours dies, you will go to the funeral as soon as you receive the news. This situation is called mourning. There are two main forms of mourning: going to the mourning hall to express condolences or attending a memorial service.

The specific actions of mourning will depend on your relationship with the host’s family. If you have friendship with the deceased but not with the family, you will only mourn without condolences; if you have friendship with the family of the deceased but do not express condolences, If you don't have any friendship with the deceased, then you only express condolences but not mourn. Therefore, the matter of mourning is actually mixed with complicated interpersonal relationships, which depends on the situation.

Since mourning requires going to the mourning hall to worship, everyone will feel extremely sad. In this case, they should maintain a solemn expression. Especially those who had friendship with the deceased should express deep condolences.

The difference between condolences and funerals

1. Different meanings

Consolences refer to the death of relatives, friends, neighbors, etc., in person or by sending someone to An act of going to pay homage to the deceased and express condolences to the family members. The focus of going to funerals lies in the word "bene", which means rushing back from other places to deal with the funeral of elders and relatives.

2. The identities of the main characters are different

Consolence is to go to condolences and condolences as a guest. Going to a funeral means "running" back as a host to hold your own funeral. Therefore, you need to understand your identity to prevent similar things from happening in the future.

3. Pay attention to differences

Condolences are more of a condolence to the family of the deceased. In the more feudal ancient times, going to funerals was a very important thing. Even if someone who was a high-ranking official outside encountered such a thing, he had to go home and wear mourning. Otherwise, it would be a sign of unfilial piety. The court could use this Come to be removed from office.