Signs at the funeral in the cemetery and after, at the wake: what can not be done - Dropped the coffin, caught on the coffin what the sign
Superstitions associated with death appeared on thebased on the experience of many generations. Therefore, few people take lightly to the signs at the funeral. For example, when a person dies in a house, his relatives first of all close mirrors and glass surfaces. Ancient knowledge helps to properly say goodbye to the deceased and protect the living from the negative influence of the world of the dead.
How not to bring trouble, while the deceased is in the house
According to the Orthodox canons, the burial of the deceasedis held only on the third day after death. While the deceased is at home, the rest of the family must adhere to certain rules. Non-observance of traditions can damage the soul of the deceased and bring misfortune to the deceased's relatives. The most common superstitions are:
It is considered a bad omen to start washing and cleaning, while the deceased is at home. Sweep and clean the floor only after the coffin with the body is taken to the cemetery. A rag and a broom immediately discarded.
The dead man's feet are warm-soon someone else will die.
The coffin turned out to be larger than the taken measure - to be another dead man.
The deceased suddenly opened his eyes - to the imminent death of one of the members of the family.
Stumbling over a coffin or a lid is a disease.
Put on the dead man's red clothes - to the quick death of a blood relative.
The furniture on which the coffin stood was turned upside down for a day or put an ax on top. If this is not done, another dead person will appear in the house.
When buying ritual supplies, they do not take change in change (to tears).
A very bad omen is the situation when a cat jumps into a coffin or passes under it. According to popular beliefs in this house will still be dead.
From the coffin nothing can be got. If you dropped something into it, do not take it back, so as not to incur disease and unhappiness.
You can not borrow money while the deceased is in the house. It is believed that the person who lent, brings on poverty.
The lid of the coffin is not clogged until the body is in the house. According to folk superstition, the dead man will return for the living.
Moving the coffin from one place to another - to death of 3 people.
Signs in the cemetery during the funeral
The rain during the funeral is a good sign. This weather phenomenon indicates that the soul of the deceased will soon find peace.
But more good signs during the funeral look fornot worth it. On the contrary, a lot of restrictions and prohibitions are connected with the burial ceremony. For example, children and pregnant women should not come after the hearse, because the presence at the funeral can be unsafe. Proof of this is more numerous than signs and beliefs:
Signs at the wake for the deceased
Funeral procession can not cross the road. It is believed that you can seriously get sick. Trouble awaits and those who overtake the hearse.
Conducting a funeral rite on December 31 is a very bad omen, which promises that in the coming year the funeral will become a regular event.
The grave collapsed - another burial is just around the corner. According to superstitions, the collapse on the south side portends the death of a man, from the north - a woman, from the east - an elderly person, from the west - a child.
The one who by negligence falls into the grave, will die within 40 days.
Anyone who goes before the coffin will soon be very shiny or go to another world.
They dropped the coffin - to the new deceased for three months.
If any ritual accessories were superfluous, they are still carried to the cemetery or placed in a coffin. A bad omen is to leave any things in the house that are related to funerals.
The grave does not correspond to the size of the coffin - to the new deceased.
After the coffin was carried out beyond the threshold, the doors are immediately closed. If this is not done, someone in the family will get very sick or die.
Participants in the procession should not look back or look at their home, so as not to incur troubles to their family. This same rule applies when you leave the cemetery at the end of a mourning ceremony.
The blood relative, who carries the coffin, the deceased will take with them. For this reason, the dead should be carried by people who do not have a close relationship with the deceased person.
Traditionally, the funeral ends with a funeral. Even during a funeral meal, you should be careful to protect yourself and your loved ones:
The one who jokes or laughs at a memorial table will soon be filled with bitter tears.
The one who gets drunk at a funeral will have alcoholics in the family.
Those who clink glasses will transmit misfortunes to each other.
Three candles on the table - to the new deceased.
To choke with kutya - to a long illness or an imminent death.
If the spoon fell off the table, it can not be lifted (to illness).
