How to observe mourning

Observe the customs of the country in which you live. When you assign the mourningand at the state level in connection with the death of a large number of people endure a moment of silence out of respect for the dead and solidarity with the rest of the population in expressing its condolences to their families. State flags will be flown at half-mast, and entertainment television programs cancelled.

Wear black tones at the death of a relative or friend. Deep mourning implies that all the clothes on you must be black and in the floor ofthe mourninge allowed to wear only one black object, such as a dress or head scarf.

Observe the mourning period immediately after death. The duration of mourningand depends on the degree of closeness of the deceased to you. For example, after the death of a spouse is supposed to observe mourning during the year, and lost his wife must be mourninge six months. Parents mourn a year, less close relatives from three months to six months.

Please refrain from entertainment and visits to festivals, marriage during mourning. Do not hold lavish celebrations, have fun, sing and dance. Do not deny yourself in communication. If you feel that you seriously feel the need to talk about their loss, to cry, do not hesitate to Express their emotions.

Pray for the deceased, warmly and sincerely, if you are a believer. Besides the external attributes of mourningand, it is an important subject of mourning. If the deceased was baptized, request prayers, and on the ninth and fortieth days after his death have to serve a memorial service. Subsequently, don't forget to mention the name of the deceased received by him during the rite of baptism, in prayers for the dead.

Cover mirrors in the house of the deceased before the funeral. It is also customary to stop the clock in the room.