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When my mum unexpectedly passed away from covid-19, we had to make all the arrangements for the traditional Chinese funeral with Covid-19 as our obstacle. With no parents to guide and support us, we battle through a number of emotions. Monday 1st November 2021 It was 21:40 when my siblings and I sat around the hospital bed as my mum took her last breath... "she's gone now..." the doctor confirmed... It was only a couple of days ago that we spoke to Mum, and she was in good h

Traditional Chinese funerals can feel overwhelming, especially if you have never had to prepare one before. When my father passed away during the pandemic, my family had to learn and organise many of these customs ourselves. This guide is based on how we prepared his funeral in the UK, and I hope it helps anyone going through something similar. Altar Arrangements Continuously burn candles and incense until the day of the burial to guide the deceased to the afterlife Incense p