How to write the funeral ceremony in the novel

2026-01-10 11:41

In a novel, one could describe the funeral ceremony from the following aspects: ** 1. Description of the environment ** 1. ** Setting up ** - Write about the surroundings of the burial site. For example, if it was in the countryside, write about the scenery on both sides of the path leading to the cemetery." The trees on both sides of the path rustled in the breeze, and the yellow leaves fell, as if they were mourning for the deceased." If it was in the city, he could write about the streets around the funeral parlor." Gray buildings stand in great numbers, and there are few cars on the streets. Only the cars that came to attend the funeral slowly drove in." - As for the interior of the funeral venue, it was like the layout of the mourning hall." The white curtains in the mourning hall drooped, and in the middle was a portrait of the deceased. It was surrounded by white flowers. The candlelight flickered, and the light and shadow swayed on the walls." 2. ** The atmosphere sets off ** - Starting from the weather," In the gloomy sky, the heavy dark clouds seemed to be about to pour down at any time. The depressing atmosphere was like a heavy lead weighing down on everyone's hearts." - He described the mood and behavior of the participants to create an atmosphere." The people who came to the funeral looked solemn and wept softly. The women covered their eyes with a handkerchief, and the men lowered their heads silently and occasionally sighed heavily." ** 2. Description of characters and their actions ** 1. ** Family's performance ** - He described the grief-stricken expressions of the family members." The deceased's son's eyes were red and swollen, and his eyes were empty and lifeless. His body was on the verge of collapse as if he had lost his support. His mouth kept muttering about his longing and guilt for the deceased." - " The daughter held her mother's cold hand tightly and refused to let go, as if this would make her mother leave. When she had no choice but to let go of the deceased and let the deceased be buried, she cried in despair. 2. ** Job Description of Funeral Practitioners ** - If there was a character like the successor of the funeral in The Funeral Parade, one could describe their professional behavior in detail." The successor of the funeral held a soul-guiding banner and chanted. His steps were steady and solemn, and every step seemed to guide the soul of the deceased to its resting place. He commanded everyone to lift the coffin and methodically arranged the order of the funeral procession." ** 3. Description of the funeral ceremony ** 1. ** Initial preparations ** - " The coffin is made of high-quality wood and exudes a faint fragrance of wood. The surface of the coffin has been polished until it is shiny. There is a soft satin bedding inside, as if it is the last resting bed of the deceased." - " The table is filled with all kinds of offerings. There are food that the deceased loved to eat when they were alive. Fruits are carefully placed in neat shapes, and incense sticks emit curling smoke." 2. ** Ritual process ** - During the funeral segment, the funeral procession slowly moved forward. At the front was a band beating gongs and drums. The low drums and melodious suona intertwined and echoed in the quiet air. The coffin was covered with a black or white cloth." - When they arrived at the cemetery or crematorium," the team walked along the winding road. Occasionally, someone stopped to throw paper money for the deceased. The white paper money danced in the wind like white butterflies." - " At the cemetery, the coffin is slowly placed into the grave. The family members surround the grave and scatter soil into the grave. Every handful of soil that falls seems to be a final farewell to the deceased. If it's cremation, the family members 'eyes will be filled with reluctance and grief when they see the body of the deceased being pushed into the crematorium." Read more exciting novels for free