Chinese burials traditionally
burials
Chinese burials traditionally occur on hillsides because of their belief in feng shui. The higher the person is buried on the hillside, the better it is for them. Once the body is placed in the grave, family members toss handfuls of dirt upon the casket. After the coffin is covered, the cemetery keeper offers prayers. Family members are then presented with red packets that contain money that must be spent and white towels to wipe perspiration from their faces.
The eldest son will keep a handful of dirt from the grave after the burial ceremony is complete. It will be used during worship ceremonies for the dead in the family home.