Chéngfú (Donning Mourning Garments)
The first time mourners formally don mourning attire in a funeral ritual, usually after the encoffining.
Chéngfú is a key stage in funeral rites. After the encoffining, mourners formally put on mourning garments for the first time, marking the official commencement of the mourning period. Traditionally, this ritual also requires selecting an auspicious day. Choosing an appropriate date symbolizes the family's solemn and proper expression of grief and respect for the deceased, initiating the period of filial mourning.