How to write the seven mourning orders in rural areas?

(1) Take the bucket

1. Pull the handle

Wands are mourning gifts for the dead, also known as gifts. Most of them are independent, usually made of whole cloth or silk, and some people use sheets or blankets instead. Hanging in memorial halls, memorial services or places where the deceased bid farewell, for the convenience of hanging, hanging is generally vertical, and the words on it are mostly written vertically or horizontally. These words are usually written on paper first, and then sewn on the paper with a needle or thread.

2. The format and content of the paddle

Most of the handles are written vertically, and the words are written in three parts from right to left.

The first part (the first paragraph): Write the name, name and eulogy of the deceased in turn in the top box on the right. Such as "respect for mother-in-law XXX in past dynasties" and "hero XXX martyr"

The second part: write a memorial in the middle, with a larger font, but not more than the previous paragraph and the next paragraph. You can also use the word "drink" instead of the memorial. For example, "kindness is eternal" and "dying for the country will be remembered forever".

The third part (the next paragraph): Take the ladle surface as the standard, and write the identity, title and name of the ladle delivery person in turn on the left. such as

"stupid husband XXX respects" and "everyone in XXX village is holding it".

3. Pull rod requirements

(1) The inscription on the scroll is not limited to one pattern and the number of words is not limited, but it is generally four sentences.

(2) The size of the paper used for package writing varies according to the actual situation.

(3) the handle font should be correct, black and white or black paper.

(4) The vocabulary used in basket carrying can cover the merits of the deceased's life and the mood and desire of the basket carrier.

(2) elegiac couplet

1.

The elegiac couplet is a special couplet for the collective or individual to mourn the dead, mourn and sacrifice. It can be written on a long white cloth (silk) or a long white paper. Generally posted on both sides of the memorial hall, at the door and on both sides of the urn.

2. The format and content of elegiac couplet

The elegiac couplet is generally divided into two parts, which show the life, merits and virtues of the deceased and the influence of his death on future generations.

Vertical writing shall be based on elegiac couplet, with the upper couplet on the right and the lower couplet on the left.

3. Writing requirements of elegiac couplet

(1) The upper and lower couplets emphasize antithesis and levelness, with relatively complementary meanings, dual sentence patterns and equal words. For example, "Live frugally, spend half your life in Jia Fan and spread the beauty of thrift", "Many young people should be able to comfort themselves with a smile and set an example", and "Good virtues will last forever in sunny weather".

(2) black characters on a white background. The commonly used fonts for writing elegiac couplets are block letters, running scripts and cursive scripts. Some people also use official script and seal script, but the left and right fonts must be unified.

(3) Garland Ribbon

1. Corolla

Wreaths and flower baskets are a way to mourn the dead in modern memorial services. A wreath made of paper flowers or fresh flowers, with the words "dedication" or "mourning" written in the middle, is tied with ribbons on both sides. In fact, it is a simplified form of mourning, which is not only simple but also more civilized and elegant.

2. The format and content of the wreath ribbon

The wreath or basket should be written with the belt facing the wreath and basket. The name and mourning words of the deceased are written on the right shoulder strap, and the name of the unit or individual who sent the wreath is written on the left shoulder strap. After signing, write the words "mourning", "respect", "weeping", "crouching", "weeping" and "offering sacrifices". For example, Shanglian often uses "mourning for XXX", "mourning for XXX" or "so-and-so eternity"; The second couplet often uses "XXX to worship the arm", "XXX to cry the arm" and "XXX to worship the arm". In writing format, the first word in the left band is generally one or two words lower than the first word in the right band.

3. Matters needing attention in writing wreaths

(1) The eulogy varies from person to person.

(2) The length and width of the belt depend on the size of the wreath and basket.

(3) Two sharp corners can be cut off from the lower end of the belt and hung on wreaths and flower baskets in a figure of eight. (3) black characters on a white background, the font can be running script or block letters, but the left and right fonts must be consistent.