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Moving the Coffin (Yí Jiù)

Move the coffin.

Yí jiù refers to moving the coffin during funeral rites, for example from the home to a funeral parlor or from the mourning hall to the burial site. In traditional practice, the timing of this move is carefully chosen; almanacs indicate auspicious days for yí jiù. It is believed that proceeding on a lucky day avoids disturbing the deceased and ensures the transfer goes smoothly, without bringing negative effects on the living.

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