Despite all the charms of life, sad moments cannot be avoided. With such a difficult and woeful event as the death of a person, it is necessary to observe mourning in a sign of sorrow and sadness.
Instruction manual
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Follow the customs of the country in which you live. When appointing mourning at the state level in connection with the death of a large number of people, endure a moment of silence as a sign of respect for the dead and solidarity with the rest of the country in expressing condolences to their families. State flags will be lowered, and entertainment television programs canceled.
2
Wear black clothing when a relative or friend dies. Deep mourning implies that all the clothes on you should be black, and with a half-mourning it is allowed to wear only one black object, for example, a dress or a head scarf.
3
Observe mourning immediately after the death of a person. The duration of the mourning depends on the degree of proximity to you of the deceased. For example, after the death of a spouse, they are supposed to observe mourning for a year, and those who have lost a spouse should be in mourning for six months. They mourn for parents for a year, for less close relatives from three months to six months.
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Refrain from entertaining and attending holidays, getting married during mourning. You should not arrange magnificent celebrations, have fun, sing and dance. Do not deny yourself communication. If you feel that it’s hard for you, you feel the need to talk about your loss, to cry, then do not hesitate to express your emotions.
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Pray for the deceased, warmly and wholeheartedly, if you are a believer. In addition to the external attributes of mourning, this is an important condition for observing mourning. If the deceased was baptized, order a magpie, and on the ninth and fortieth days after his death, a memorial service should be served. Do not forget to subsequently mention the name of the deceased, received by him during the baptismal rite, in prayers for the repose.
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Hang mirrors in the house of the deceased before the funeral. It is also customary to stop the clock in the room.
