Taboos on building a grave for a living person in advance

This is an ancient custom. In ancient times, productivity was low and medical conditions were poor, and the elderly were often prone to sudden illness. It is necessary to repair a high-quality tomb, make a high-quality coffin, and purchase a satisfactory shroud immediately. There is no time. Therefore, when people reach old age, they must repair their tombs, make coffins, and make shrouds in advance to prepare for emergencies. The living elderly feel happy when they see that their children are well prepared and can often live longer. Nowadays, some rural areas still have this habit, which is also a continuation of ancient customs.

Next, let me tell you the story of the Feng family. After the old man celebrated his 60th birthday among the three sons of the Feng family, he called his sons together and discussed preparing three things for himself: building a tomb, making materials, and buying a shroud. All three sons promised to satisfy their father. In the autumn of that year, I invited a Feng Shui master. The location was still the ancestral tomb, but the acupuncture points and the depth of the tomb were confirmed again. Bought green bricks, built the grave circle, and covered it with boards. To make the coffin, Mr. Feng chose the cypress boards himself and made them in his spare time in the winter and placed them against the wall of the south room. It was only painted with tung oil and not painted. The old man took a look at it when he had time. The shroud was also brand new inside and out, and Mr. Feng was filled with joy. The body became stronger and stronger. He waited for thirty years and passed away after his ninetieth birthday. It was a pure joy and mourning.